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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 1542 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 4140 p4p, 420 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brian Grimes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bakiyev clinches up against the cage.
Grimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakiyev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bakiyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Bakiyev has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes decides to pull guard.
Bakiyev stays in close to Grimes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakiyev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes controlling Bakiyev's posture.
Grimes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakiyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev controlling from the top position.
The adventures of Bakiyev the control monster continue. Boring.
Grimes looking to control.
Bakiyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position.
Bakiyev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakiyev advances to half guard.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it.
Still in half guard, Bakiyev seems content to control.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bakiyev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakiyev won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev controlling from the top position.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakiyev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bakiyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakiyev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimes looking to control.
Bakiyev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grimes is pulling down on Bakiyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakiyev, at least for the moment.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakiyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to pass the guard but Grimes defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grimes is looking to control Bakiyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grimes avoid being mounted?
Bakiyev is taking a breather. Grimes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes manages to get to full guard.
Bakiyev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakiyev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Bakiyev from controlling successfully.
Bakiyev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimes is trying to keep Bakiyev in close.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Bakiyev tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Grimes is heads and Bakiyev is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Grimes takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Brian Grimes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6476 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cy Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravado to the ground. Cartwright is now in Bravado's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Bravado has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Bravado is defending well.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright looking for a guillotine from mount but Bravado is having none of it.
Bravado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravado is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
Bravado is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bravado is surviving well by controlling Cartwright's body position as best he can.
Cartwright looking to secure an arm triangle but Bravado defends it well.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Bravado defending well.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravado looks winded!
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravado is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravado with the active half guard here but Cartwright passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bravado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Bravado is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Bravado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bravado. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (14) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bravado is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Bravado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (14) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bravado's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (16) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Bravado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravado manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Bravado's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (19) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright wants to control but Bravado is keeping him busy.
Bravado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravado is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (22) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bravado is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 22 to 4. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 2144 p4p, 274 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 3213 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lalama Amana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mordino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amana tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mordino manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Amana.
Amana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mordino wants to clinch.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana swats away the attempt to clinch by Mordino.
Amana gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana manages to pull guard.
Mordino trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
Amana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mordino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Amana is looking for a sweep. Mordino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Amana is working away.
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Amana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is trying to get back to full guard.
Mordino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mordino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mordino trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Amana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Amana wants to improve his position but instead Mordino has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amana wants to get back to full guard.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Amana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Amana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mordino trying to control the action but Amana is working from the bottom.
Amana is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mordino passes Amana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mordino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily.
Amana gets back to full guard.
Mordino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mordino won't allow Amana to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Amana is retaining full guard.
Amana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mordino's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (2) vs (0) Mordino
Amana stands and throws Mordino's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amana (5) vs (0) Mordino
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mordino tries to buck Amana off but Amana is having none of it.
Amana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mordino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mordino is holding Amana down, trying to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amana swings around for an armbar but Mordino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amana's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amana (5) vs (2) Mordino
Amana 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.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Amana looking for a guillotine here but Mordino defends easily.
Mordino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mordino trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
Mordino is sitting in close to Amana's body. Amana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mordino is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mordino is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Amana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1912 p4p, 243 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 2965 p4p, 0 weight class). Simone has chosen Shakewell - Leglock as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Harden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harden moves into the clinch successfully.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Harden has him pressed against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Harden won't allow it.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Harden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harden (4) vs (0) Simone
Simone looking for a sweep but Harden has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (6) vs (0) Simone
Harden content just to control the position here.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simone to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harden (9) vs (0) Simone
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Simone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Harden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Harden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone actively working from the bottom here.
Harden uses his free foot to push down on Simone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simone. Score +3 for passing guard: Harden (12) vs (0) Simone
Harden controlling his opponent.
Harden tries to control but Simone wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Harden is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone working for a triangle but Harden defends it easily.
Harden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harden wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simone is tightening it up a little... Harden has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Harden reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Harden taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Simone!
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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