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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Micheals and Bobby Lawson. Chooooooooon! I think Micheals might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Throw it up. Bobby Lawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Micheals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Micheals gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Micheals drags the fight down to the ground.
Lawson won't allow Micheals to sweep him here.
Micheals trying to keep a closed guard but Lawson is proving a slippery customer.
Micheals can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawson controlling the action here.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but Micheals defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawson is thwarting Micheals's attempts to control the position.
Micheals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Micheals tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but Micheals defending well.
Lawson is controlling the pace.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Micheals is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Micheals defends it.
Lawson controlling the pace.
Micheals tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Micheals is in trouble now - Lawson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Micheals (0) vs (3) Lawson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Micheals tries to lock up and control but Lawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson wants to take Micheals's back here but Micheals is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Micheals has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Micheals (0) vs (6) Lawson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson controls the action.
Lawson is trying to stick to Micheals's back but Micheals is turning into Lawson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lawson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Micheals. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Micheals (2) vs (6) Lawson
Micheals wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Micheals being controlled here momentarily.
Micheals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Micheals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson is pulling down on Micheals's head to control his posture.
Lawson is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lawson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lawson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lawson.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has his hands on Micheals's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Micheals (2) vs (8) Lawson
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Micheals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lawson stands and throws Micheals's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Micheals (2) vs (11) Lawson
Lawson controlling the position from side mount.
Lawson tries for a kimura but Micheals is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Micheals is being controlled here.
Micheals gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Micheals (2) vs (13) Lawson
Micheals is working to get back to half guard.
Lawson controlling from mount.
Lawson fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson controlling from mount.
Micheals is controlling an arm, preventing Lawson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Micheals is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawson is looking to work his way around to Micheals's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lawson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lawson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Micheals has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Micheals (2) vs (16) Lawson
Lawson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Micheals is defending well but eventually Lawson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Micheals has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Lawson!
A very excited looking Bobby Lawson 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom and Sebastian Heikkinen. Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Heikkinen has chosen Sigur Rós - Varúđ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Heikkinen as Tom shoots in.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Heikkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tom has Heikkinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heikkinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heikkinen to keep the fight standing.
Heikkinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Heikkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tom is one step ahead there.
Tom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heikkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tom has managed to get both his arms back between Heikkinen's legs - danger averted.
Tom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heikkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tom has Heikkinen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (0) vs (2) Heikkinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tom is tightening it up a little... Heikkinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heikkinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heikkinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Tom! |
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