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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 1656 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimierz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Clay has chosen Believe as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Clay
Kazimierz controlling the position well.
Clay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazimierz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazimierz sees it coming and defends easily.
Clay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kazimierz reverses the position - he's now on top in Clay's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazimierz (2) vs (2) Clay
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay has his foot on Kazimierz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazimierz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay working for a triangle but Kazimierz defends it easily.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Clay 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: Kazimierz (2) vs (4) Clay
Kazimierz trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kazimierz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay trying to control from Kazimierz's half guard. Kazimierz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kazimierz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clay is looking to defend but Kazimierz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clay! Kazimierz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clay taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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