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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Michael Blake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (0) vs (2) Blake
Blake won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Donovan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
Donovan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Blake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donovan tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Blake controlling the action here.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (0) vs (5) Blake
Blake controlling from side mount.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Blake takes a little break here. Donovan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (0) vs (7) Blake
Donovan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to reverse the position but Blake maintains control.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donovan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donovan is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Donovan can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donovan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blake passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (0) vs (10) Blake
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan stops Blake from passing to mount.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Blake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (0) vs (12) Blake
Donovan working to try and regain half guard.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
Donovan regains half guard.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donovan tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Donovan moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donovan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (12) Blake
Donovan sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Blake doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Donovan paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Blake - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
Our winner, Michael Blake, 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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