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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 4964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 15134 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Longfellow Deeds was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesse Custer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Custer is trying to drag Deeds to the mat but Deeds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Custer is trying to pull guard but Deeds has him pressed against the cage.
Custer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Custer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deeds has picked Custer up - he's going for a ride! Deeds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Custer (0) vs (2) Deeds
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Let's hope that Deeds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Custer won't allow Deeds to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Custer is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Deeds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Deeds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (0) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to control but Custer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Custer working to try and regain half guard.
Custer is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Custer is looking to escape.
Custer wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Custer is desperately trying to improve his position but Deeds has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Custer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Custer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (2) vs (5) Deeds
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Custer is one step ahead there.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (2) vs (7) Deeds
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Custer is looking for a sweep. Deeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deeds is taking a breather. Custer 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.
Deeds works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (2) vs (10) Deeds
Deeds wants to control the pace but Custer is squirming around nicely.
Deeds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Custer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Custer shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds goes for an armbar but Custer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Custer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (10) Deeds
Custer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Custer postures up.
Custer trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Custer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Deeds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Custer has Deeds in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Custer (4) vs (12) Deeds
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Deeds pushing down on Custer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Custer trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Custer actively working from the bottom here.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Custer tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Custer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deeds is pushing down on Custer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Custer is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deeds is thwarting Custer's attempts to control the position.
Custer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Custer is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Deeds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Custer (4) vs (15) Deeds
Deeds looking for a guillotine from mount but Custer is having none of it.
Custer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds prevents Custer from improving his position.
Deeds is keen to just control but Custer is a slippery customer.
Custer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Custer.
Custer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to control.
Custer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Custer tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Custer is defending well.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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