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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Matthew Godbolt. Godbolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trenches by Pop Evil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Godbolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura tries to clinch up but Godbolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Godbolt tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Godbolt wants the takedown. Kimura is fighting it off but Godbolt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimura's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godbolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura looking to control.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt managing to control the position.
Godbolt is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Godbolt keeps moving.
Kimura stands and throws Godbolt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Godbolt
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Godbolt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Godbolt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (5) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Godbolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (9) vs (6) Godbolt
Godbolt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kimura looking to break Godbolt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Godbolt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kimura will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Godbolt fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Godbolt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (8) Godbolt
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Godbolt defends easily.
Godbolt stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbolt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Godbolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godbolt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (11) Godbolt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (9) vs (13) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt controlling from mount.
Godbolt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Godbolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Godbolt has gone for a leg lock! Kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Godbolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (13) Godbolt
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt trying to control the position.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godbolt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godbolt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godbolt! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (11) vs (17) Godbolt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Godbolt postures up.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Godbolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Godbolt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura prevents Godbolt from moving into mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Godbolt is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Godbolt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (20) Godbolt
Godbolt looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godbolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kimura is surviving well by controlling Godbolt's body position as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godbolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura regains half guard.
Godbolt stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Godbolt postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Godbolt off! Godbolt jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Kimura pulls Godbolt in close to his closed guard and prevents Godbolt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Godbolt trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Godbolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Godbolt wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working for a triangle but Godbolt defends it easily.
Godbolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura 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: Kimura (13) vs (20) Godbolt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godbolt wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godbolt wins on points by 20 to 13.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Godbolt waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman and Ewen Davis. Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Ewen Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Roman's head and hops out.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roman is trying to keep an underhook but Davis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Davis
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Davis pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Davis
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman 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: Roman (2) vs (5) Davis
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Roman won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Roman trying to move into half guard but instead Davis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (7) Davis
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (2) vs (10) Davis
Roman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (6) vs (10) Davis
Roman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Davis trying to control the hands but Roman breaks the grip.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roman's arms.
Roman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roman is hanging on to Davis's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis tries to escape but Roman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to hold on to the position here but Davis rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Davis wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (6) vs (12) Davis
Roman keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Davis stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (6) vs (15) Davis
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Davis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman regains half guard.
Davis is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
Davis is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Roman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (8) vs (15) Davis
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is trying to hold Roman in close to prevent damage but Roman has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Roman passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Roman is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Roman.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (8) vs (17) Davis
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (10) vs (17) Davis
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis wins on points by 17 to 10.
A relieved looking Ewen Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Iwao Wada. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Wada has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iwao Wada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wada sprawls and moves away.
Wada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Wada
LeBlond pulls Wada in close to his closed guard and prevents Wada from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeBlond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wada has passed into half guard!
LeBlond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
LeBlond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada controlling the action here.
Wada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Wada
Wada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlond shrugs it off.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wada tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to take LeBlond's back here but LeBlond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wada controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wada.
LeBlond just holding on.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada stalling.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada stays in close to LeBlond's body and controls the position.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (5) Wada
Wada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBlond stays in close to Wada's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Wada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wada working for a triangle but LeBlond defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is pushing down on Wada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wada is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeBlond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to control but can't.
LeBlond is taking a breather. Wada 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.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
Wada is staying active underneath LeBlond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada gets back to full guard.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlond is trying to control the action in half guard but Wada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wada is just riding it out for now. LeBlond eventually gives up the hold.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlond drops back looking for a leg! Wada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wada manages to kick LeBlond off! LeBlond jumps back into Wada's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (7) Wada
Wada wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBlond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wada drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBlond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBlond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBlond! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LeBlond (6) vs (7) Wada
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wada, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeps trying to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond postures up.
LeBlond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond trying to control the action but Wada is working from the bottom.
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Wada manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeBlond's best efforts.
LeBlond content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pressing down on Wada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wada is holding on for now.
Wada wants to improve his position but LeBlond is controlling well.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Wada is defending the position.
Wada is looking for a sweep. LeBlond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wada! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (9) vs (7) Wada
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBlond takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fincent LeBlond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Beast and Ruarc Harris. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Beast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beast (2) vs (0) Harris
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Beast'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.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Beast is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris 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: Beast (2) vs (2) Harris
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast trying to control here.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Harris wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
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.
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beast is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beast controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast seems keen to control Harris's posture.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is in trouble now - Harris has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (2) vs (5) Harris
Harris looking to control but Beast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beast haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beast is surviving well by controlling Harris's body position as best he can.
Beast can't escape the position.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beast is looking to escape.
Beast regains half guard.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Beast defending well.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Beast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beast is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (4) vs (5) Harris
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Beast postures up.
Harris has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beast has Harris in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (4) vs (7) Harris
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harris advances to half guard.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
Harris moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (10) Harris
Harris advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Beast (4) vs (12) Harris
Beast is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harris working for a submission but Beast is keeping him at bay.
Harris tries to control but Beast wriggling away.
My spies in White Lotus inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beast keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beast manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
Harris wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beast keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Beast trying to control the position.
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (15) Harris
The referee asks Harris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Harris prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Beast wants to control but Harris postures up.
Beast regains half guard.
Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beast won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Harris is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (18) Harris
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 18 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Ruarc Harris gave a big smile as he said 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'. |
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