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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis and Matthew Godbolt. Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Godbolt has chosen Trenches by Pop Evil as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Godbolt pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Godbolt.
Davis wants a takedown.
Godbolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been informed that Godbolt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Godbolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Godbolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (4) vs (0) Godbolt
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.
Davis 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 Godbolt's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Godbolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Godbolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis controls the position from side control.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (6) vs (0) Godbolt
Davis has control of Godbolt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Godbolt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is having none of it.
Davis is working for a guillotine from mount but Godbolt frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is having none of it.
Davis forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (9) vs (0) Godbolt
Davis 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.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.
Godbolt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Davis not allowing Godbolt to control his hands.
Godbolt tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Godbolt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davis's arms.
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 Davis gets his way!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps control of the position as Godbolt tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy.
Godbolt trying to control the position but Davis manages to sink in the hooks.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
Godbolt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
Davis tightening his grip on Godbolt, looking for the choke.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Godbolt is keeping busy.
Godbolt trying to control the hands but Davis breaks the grip.
Godbolt prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davis controlling the positon.
Godbolt is really stuck here.
Davis looking for the choke from the back.
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Godbolt is defending it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt just trying to survive but Davis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Godbolt tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Godbolt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Davis.
Godbolt showing good submission defense here.
Godbolt wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.
Davis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Godbolt is defending well though. Davis let's go of the attempt for now.
Davis controlling well, preventing Godbolt from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Godbolt is staying busy.
Godbolt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Godbolt breaks Davis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (9) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt 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.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godbolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (11) vs (2) Godbolt
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Godbolt looking to control.
Godbolt 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.
Godbolt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Godbolt wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Godbolt is working from the bottom.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt working a defensive guard but Davis passes into half guard.
Godbolt tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Godbolt is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Godbolt is working away.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (14) vs (2) Godbolt
Godbolt tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Godbolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Godbolt tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to take Godbolt's back but he can't do it this time.
Davis goes for an armbar but Godbolt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Godbolt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (14) vs (4) Godbolt
Davis controls Godbolt momentarily but Godbolt frees himself.
Godbolt content to stall in guard here.
Godbolt trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Godbolt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godbolt postures up.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A very excited looking Ewen Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruarc Harris and Fincent LeBlond. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Ruarc Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlond is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, LeBlond circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruarc Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) LeBlond
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.
Harris wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBlond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
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.
LeBlond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) LeBlond
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
LeBlond gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond prevents Harris from moving into mount.
LeBlond is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBlond keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlond is defending well.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlond is retaining full guard.
LeBlond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (10) vs (2) LeBlond
Harris controlling LeBlond's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris'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.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
LeBlond 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 LeBlond.
LeBlond passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (10) vs (5) LeBlond
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Harris tries to buck LeBlond off but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (12) vs (5) LeBlond
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (15) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond 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.
Harris moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (17) vs (5) LeBlond
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LeBlond wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
Harris wants to control the pace but LeBlond is squirming around nicely.
LeBlond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlond turns into him and now he's in Harris's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (20) vs (7) LeBlond
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (10) LeBlond
Harris is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris regains half guard there - taking advantage of LeBlond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
LeBlond stalling.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
Harris is not content to let LeBlond control the position.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harris is controlling LeBlond's trapped leg to prevent LeBlond from advancing to side control.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
LeBlond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (13) LeBlond
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harris is trying to escape and LeBlond transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harris is forced to tap! Nice work there by LeBlond! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fincent LeBlond!
During a confident post fight interview, Fincent LeBlond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'. |
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