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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 7926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lee (ranked 8433 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baier napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baier (0) vs (4) Lee
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Baier's coaches at The Garden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Lee is staying tight to Baier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Baier is trying to get back to half guard.
Baier manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee is thwarting Baier's attempts to control the position.
Lee is working for a kimura but Baier is defending it quite comfortably.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baier (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee trying to control the hands but Baier breaks the grip.
Lee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baier off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Baier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Baier has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lee! Can he survive? No! He's out! Baier gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Baier! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melvin Tucker (ranked 7139 p4p, 298 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 5669 p4p, 455 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Melvin Tucker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging Stevens to the mat.
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tucker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Tucker's legs - danger averted.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Stevens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tucker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is continuing to stall.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The adventures of Stevens the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tucker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Stevens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to keep Stevens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stevens.
Tucker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tucker (4) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens has his feet on Tucker's thighs here. He's pushed Tucker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tucker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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