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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22277 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gauthier (ranked 4468 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mortimer Locust has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mortimer Locust seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Roger Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Locust is avoiding it.
Locust gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Locust works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Gauthier
Locust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Gauthier
Locust swings around for an armbar but Gauthier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Locust's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Gauthier
Locust bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gauthier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (7) vs (2) Gauthier
Locust trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Locust forces his way into half guard.
Locust is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Gauthier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gauthier sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust trying to mount his opponent but Gauthier defends it.
Locust is keen to just control but Gauthier is a slippery customer.
Gauthier trying to control here.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gauthier is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
Locust wants to control but Gauthier is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gauthier defends it well.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gauthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust is trying to control the action in half guard but Gauthier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gauthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gauthier keeps working.
Locust has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Gauthier
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locust goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gauthier turns into him and now he's in Locust's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (10) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust is pulling down on Gauthier's head. It's preventing any offense from Gauthier, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier won't allow Locust to sweep him here.
Locust working a defensive guard here.
Gauthier controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gauthier defends it easily.
Gauthier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gauthier 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gauthier is one step ahead there.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Locust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locust seems keen to control Gauthier's posture.
Gauthier wants to control from the top but Locust keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Locust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locust wants to sweep here but Gauthier controlling him for the moment.
Locust lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (12) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier is trying to control the position but Locust postures up.
Locust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gauthier is trying to control the position but Locust postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Gauthier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust stalling.
Locust is trying to control the action in half guard but Gauthier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gauthier is in trouble now - Locust has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (15) vs (4) Gauthier
Gauthier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Locust working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Locust tries to control but Gauthier wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Locust looking to control but Gauthier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gauthier is desperately trying to improve his position but Locust has a good base and remains in mount.
Gauthier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Locust frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (18) vs (4) Gauthier
Locust can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gauthier is looking to escape.
Gauthier working to try and regain half guard.
Locust looking for a guillotine from mount but Gauthier is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gauthier is now in Locust's guard. A big mistake from Locust there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (18) vs (6) Gauthier
Locust has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Locust continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust is trying to keep Gauthier in close.
Gauthier trying to control but Locust is working from the bottom.
Locust is controlling Gauthier's posture.
Locust looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gauthier passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (18) vs (9) Gauthier
Locust struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier tries to advance to mount but Locust denies him.
Locust tries to bench press Gauthier off him but Gauthier keeps the position.
Gauthier takes a little break here. Locust wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Locust tries to bench press Gauthier off him but Gauthier keeps the position.
Locust tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gauthier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Locust (18) vs (11) Gauthier
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier looking for a guillotine from mount but Locust is having none of it.
Locust is wriggling around trying to escape.
Locust regains half guard.
Locust trying to control here.
Locust tries to roll over but Gauthier keeps him under control.
Locust is staying active underneath Gauthier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Locust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gauthier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gauthier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Locust (22) vs (11) Gauthier
Locust working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Locust looking for the choke from the back.
Locust not allowing Gauthier to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gauthier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gauthier just trying to survive but Locust is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Locust looking to break Gauthier's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gauthier remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Locust will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Locust working for a choke but Gauthier is defending well.
Gauthier tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Locust's guard. Nice work there by Gauthier.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (22) vs (13) Gauthier
Locust pulls Gauthier in close to prevent any damage.
Locust keeping moving, preventing Gauthier from controlling successfully.
Locust is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gauthier defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Locust takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
A less than humble Mortimer Locust misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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