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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 5656 p4p, 491 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1095 p4p, 111 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beltran pinned against the cage. Beltran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harland tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Beltran is pressed up against the cage. Harland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beltran down to the mat. Beltran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran has Harland up against the cage in a clinch.
Harland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beltran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beltran gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harland regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Beltran
Beltran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland is controlling Beltran's posture.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Harland is adopting a defensive guard.
Beltran passes Harland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran is working for a kimura but Harland is defending it quite comfortably.
Beltran wants to work for an arm triangle but Harland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland is concentrating on defense, preventing Beltran from advancing position.
Harland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Harland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beltran stacks Harland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beltran! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (0) vs (5) Beltran
Beltran is trying to get an arm triangle but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Harland is not content to let Beltran control the position.
Beltran tries for a kimura but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Beltran
Harland is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but Harland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (5) Beltran
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beltran tries to bench press Harland off him but Harland keeps the position.
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beltran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beltran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran is not content to let Harland control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland controlling the position.
Harland trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beltran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Beltran is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control but Harland postures up.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.
Harland swings around for an armbar but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (5) vs (7) Beltran
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland trying to control the position here.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 7 to 5.
Carlos Beltran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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