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TWGC 45 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The Flamingo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Archer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Flamingo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Flamingo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (4) vs (0) The Flamingo
The Flamingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Flamingo's legs.
You can see the frustration on The Flamingo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Flamingo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Flamingo is being controlled here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Flamingo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer wants to control but The Flamingo is keeping him busy.
The Flamingo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (0) The Flamingo
Archer has hold of The Flamingo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Flamingo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Flamingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer prevents The Flamingo from improving his position.
Archer trying to pass the guard but The Flamingo defending well.
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Flamingo is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
The Flamingo is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (0) The Flamingo
Archer wants to control the pace but The Flamingo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Flamingo reaches up and holds on to Archer to control the position.
Archer content just to control the position here.
The Flamingo is working to get back to half guard.
Archer goes for an armbar but The Flamingo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Flamingo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (2) The Flamingo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer has his hands on The Flamingo's head, controlling the position.
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Flamingo defends well.
The Flamingo stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (5) The Flamingo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Archer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Flamingo's guard! Nice work there by Archer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (5) The Flamingo
Archer won't allow The Flamingo to sweep him here.
The Flamingo can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Flamingo is looking to improve his position.
The Flamingo trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Flamingo defends it well.
The Flamingo won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer is working for a kimura but The Flamingo is defending it quite comfortably.
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo trying to control but Archer postures up.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but The Flamingo defends the submission attempt.
The Flamingo trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Flamingo gets full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Flamingo is keeping the position for now.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Flamingo keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Flamingo is trying to keep Archer in close.
The Flamingo is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Archer wants to control from the top but The Flamingo keeps moving.
The Flamingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
The Flamingo is looking for a triangle but Archer pushes his legs off easily.
The Flamingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer trying to control but The Flamingo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Flamingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between The Flamingo's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Flamingo working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
The Flamingo is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
The Flamingo has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Flamingo for as long as he can get away with.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Flamingo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (7) The Flamingo
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Flamingo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer keeping full guard, as The Flamingo tries to pass.
The Flamingo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Flamingo is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Flamingo to get the leverage.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The Flamingo is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Jonathan Archer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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