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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin and Ebyn Dall. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy McLarnin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dall clinches.
McLarnin wants a takedown.
Dall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLarnin is defending well.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
McLarnin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McLarnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLarnin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (0) vs (2) Dall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
McLarnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall keeps trying to improve his position.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
McLarnin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but McLarnin keeps moving.
Dall is stalling in the full guard.
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
Dall is looking to advance position but McLarnin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McLarnin (4) vs (2) Dall
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Dall 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.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLarnin is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
McLarnin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLarnin.
McLarnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLarnin in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
McLarnin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLarnin defends well.
McLarnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall has his foot on McLarnin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLarnin works his way back into a safe position though.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLarnin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (7) vs (2) Dall
Dall is looking to regain half guard here but McLarnin keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall struggling a bit here.
McLarnin wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to escape the position but McLarnin is controlling the position.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLarnin's best efforts.
Dall wants to control the action here but instead McLarnin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (10) vs (2) Dall
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
McLarnin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall can't escape the position.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to hold on but McLarnin pushes him away.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dall tries to improve his position but McLarnin has taken his back! McLarnin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dall tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McLarnin pushes Dall away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy McLarnin! |
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