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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Iwao Wada. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Wada has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iwao Wada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 2 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wada sprawls and moves away.
Wada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Wada
LeBlond pulls Wada in close to his closed guard and prevents Wada from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeBlond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wada has passed into half guard!
LeBlond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
LeBlond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada controlling the action here.
Wada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Wada
Wada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlond shrugs it off.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wada tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to take LeBlond's back here but LeBlond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wada controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wada.
LeBlond just holding on.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada stalling.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada stays in close to LeBlond's body and controls the position.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (5) Wada
Wada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBlond stays in close to Wada's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Wada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wada working for a triangle but LeBlond defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is pushing down on Wada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wada is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeBlond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to control but can't.
LeBlond is taking a breather. Wada 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.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
Wada is staying active underneath LeBlond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada gets back to full guard.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlond is trying to control the action in half guard but Wada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wada is just riding it out for now. LeBlond eventually gives up the hold.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlond drops back looking for a leg! Wada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wada manages to kick LeBlond off! LeBlond jumps back into Wada's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (7) Wada
Wada wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBlond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wada drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBlond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBlond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBlond! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LeBlond (6) vs (7) Wada
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wada, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeps trying to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond postures up.
LeBlond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond trying to control the action but Wada is working from the bottom.
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Wada manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeBlond's best efforts.
LeBlond content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pressing down on Wada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wada is holding on for now.
Wada wants to improve his position but LeBlond is controlling well.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Wada is defending the position.
Wada is looking for a sweep. LeBlond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wada! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (9) vs (7) Wada
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBlond takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fincent LeBlond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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