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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Edkins and Casper Timmermans. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Timmermans pushes Edkins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Edkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Timmermans lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edkins (0) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Edkins is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Timmermans should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Edkins has tightened it up now! Timmermans should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Edkins! |
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