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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 4258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amand Toussaint (ranked 21843 p4p, 543 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toussaint shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Santos as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Santos is defended easily by Toussaint.
Toussaint dives in and scores a takedown into De Santos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Santos (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos pulls Toussaint in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but De Santos keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Toussaint might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but De Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (2) Toussaint
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint working for a triangle but De Santos defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is pulling down on De Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santos, at least for the moment.
Toussaint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Santos content to stall in guard here.
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Toussaint is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Santos is aware though and is defending well.
De Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toussaint wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (2) vs (4) Toussaint
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint slips nicely into half guard.
Toussaint is pressing down on De Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santos is holding on for now.
Toussaint trying to control the action but De Santos is working from the bottom.
De Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to improve his position but instead Toussaint has moved into half guard.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
Toussaint advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (2) vs (7) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santos keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Santos, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on De Santos's face as Toussaint controls the position.
De Santos trying his best to control but Toussaint has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (2) vs (9) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to take his opponent's back but De Santos doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint tries to control but De Santos wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint wins on points by 9 to 2.
Roger De Santos was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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