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VR:GC 4 - Jasper L. × Ameen R. PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leeuwenhoek swivels and escapes.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ameen Robertson.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leeuwenhoek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Robertson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leeuwenhoek tightens his grip and picks Robertson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robertson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the top position.
Leeuwenhoek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Robertson is refusing to be controlled, as Leeuwenhoek sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has control of the leg.
Robertson trying to control from the bottom.
Robertson is staying active underneath Leeuwenhoek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robertson tries to roll over but Leeuwenhoek keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leeuwenhoek in particular looking to stall.
Robertson wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping busy.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to roll over but Leeuwenhoek keeps him under control.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Leeuwenhoek is very close to passing his half guard.
Robertson moves into full guard.
Robertson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leeuwenhoek stacks Robertson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leeuwenhoek! Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (5) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
Robertson trying to control but Leeuwenhoek flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (8) vs (0) Robertson
Leeuwenhoek seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robertson can't escape the position.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson stops Leeuwenhoek from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Robertson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robertson tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek pushes him away.
Leeuwenhoek controlling his opponent.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
Robertson keeps trying to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace for now.
Robertson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (11) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson is keeping busy.
Leeuwenhoek is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position as Robertson tries to break free.
Robertson showing good submission defense here.
Robertson tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Robertson can't escape the position.
Robertson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Robertson right now.
I really don't envy Robertson right now.
Robertson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Leeuwenhoek maintains control.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Leeuwenhoek moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (14) vs (0) Robertson
Robertson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leeuwenhoek's guard. Nice work there by Robertson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (14) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robertson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leeuwenhoek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leeuwenhoek controls Robertson momentarily but Robertson frees himself.
Leeuwenhoek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Leeuwenhoek has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leeuwenhoek (18) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
Robertson is trying to reverse the position but instead Leeuwenhoek has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (21) vs (2) Robertson
I would not like to be Robertson right now.
Robertson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to break free.
Robertson just trying to survive but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Leeuwenhoek is riding his opponent, not letting Robertson buck him off.
Robertson rolls, trying to escape but Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robertson is pressing down on Leeuwenhoek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (21) vs (4) Robertson
Leeuwenhoek desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson is just content to waste time from the top position. Leeuwenhoek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (23) vs (4) Robertson
Leeuwenhoek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leeuwenhoek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeuwenhoek is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working a defensive guard but Leeuwenhoek passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the pace.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Leeuwenhoek passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (26) vs (4) Robertson
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leeuwenhoek (28) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robertson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has control of the leg.
Robertson is trying to control but Leeuwenhoek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (31) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robertson tries to roll over but Leeuwenhoek keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson wants to control the position but Leeuwenhoek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (34) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robertson wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek takes the fight on points by 34 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jasper Leeuwenhoek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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