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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dany Leblond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zimmerman looking to score a takedown here. Leblond is defending well but Zimmerman drives through and ends up in Leblond's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leblond (0) vs (2) Zimmerman
Leblond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leblond has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leblond dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leblond (2) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leblond uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (5) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman prevents Leblond from improving position.
Leblond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimmerman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmerman tries to buck Leblond off but Leblond is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a sweep but Leblond has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (7) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Leblond's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leblond pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Leblond trying to pass the guard but Zimmerman defending well.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (10) vs (2) Zimmerman
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Leblond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Leblond's attempts to control the action.
Leblond controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Leblond mounts Zimmerman! Really nice guard pass there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimmerman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Leblond forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Leblond (13) vs (2) Zimmerman
Leblond looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond looking for the RNC.
Zimmerman tries to escape but Leblond has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Leblond.
Leblond has his arm under Zimmerman's chin here. Game over son! Leblond squeezes tightly and Zimmerman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dany Leblond! |
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