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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Schuyler De Vries! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snicket clinches with his opponent.
De Vries looking for a takedown.
De Vries has Snicket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snicket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Vries has Snicket pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snicket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schuyler De Vries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snicket prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Vries tries to score a body lock takedown but Snicket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Vries is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snicket prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snicket has clasped his hands together around De Vries's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Vries (0) vs (4) Snicket
Snicket happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries wants to control but Snicket postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snicket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Vries is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from De Vries but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Vries (0) vs (6) Snicket
Snicket has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Snicket manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Vries to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Vries (0) vs (9) Snicket
I would not like to be De Vries right now.
Snicket has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries turns into Snicket and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (2) vs (9) Snicket
Snicket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snicket has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snicket is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snicket has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (2) vs (11) Snicket
Snicket won't allow De Vries to sweep him here.
Snicket drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Vries manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snicket has De Vries in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Vries (4) vs (11) Snicket
Snicket keeping moving, preventing De Vries from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries looking to pass the guard.
De Vries trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snicket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snicket is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! De Vries rolls with it to try and escape but Snicket cranks on the arm and De Vries is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemony Snicket!
Our winner, Lemony Snicket, 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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