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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dom Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 7333 p4p, 511 weight class). Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dom Orsini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orsini is looking to clinch.
Ganador has managed to clinch.
Orsini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ganador ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ganador no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganador keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Ganador looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganador is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Orsini frees his head nicely. Oh but Ganador has switched to an armbar! Orsini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luis Ganador!
In his post fight interview, Luis Ganador started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Holm (ranked 3381 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Francis (ranked 6641 p4p, 708 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Holm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Francis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Francis has his takedown stuffed
and Holm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holm wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Francis wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving.
Francis has gone for a leg lock! Holm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Francis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holm (2) vs (0) Francis
Holm looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis working for a triangle but Holm defends it easily.
Holm tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Holm stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holm is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holm's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holm has managed to get both his arms back between Francis's legs - danger averted.
Holm preventing the sweep.
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francis working for a triangle but Holm defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm continues to stall.
Francis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holm escapes and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (5) vs (0) Francis
Holm 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 Francis's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Francis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis is pressing down on Holm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Francis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Francis is trying to keep Holm in close.
Holm stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Francis is trying to control the position but Holm postures up.
Francis 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holm content to stall in guard here.
Francis can't keep his opponent in guard - Holm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Francis is looking to control Holm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis avoid being mounted?
Holm is looking to advance position but Francis won't allow it.
Francis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Francis is looking to control Holm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis avoid being mounted?
Francis wants to get back to full guard.
Holm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Francis wants to control but Holm is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Francis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holm is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holm content to stall in guard here.
Francis keeping full guard, as Holm tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Francis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holm stacks Francis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holm! Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (8) vs (0) Francis
Francis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francis 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Holm.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Holm is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Francis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Holm.
More hug and hope from Holm.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Holm is proving a slippery customer.
Francis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holm (8) vs (2) Francis
Holm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Francis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Holm wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holm pulls Francis in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holm takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Martin Holm spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hudson Walker (ranked 24282 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Coldbane (ranked 3160 p4p, 279 weight class). Jack Coldbane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hudson Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Coldbane!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coldbane! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (4) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coldbane sneaks back into half guard.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coldbane on the ground.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coldbane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coldbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker is pressing down on Coldbane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coldbane is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker trying to control the action but Coldbane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane is looking to improve his position.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the action but Coldbane is working from the bottom.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker wants to pass to mount but Coldbane is defending the position.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Coldbane is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker wants to take a breather but Coldbane is having none of it.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Coldbane defends it.
Coldbane is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Walker uses his free foot to push down on Coldbane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coldbane. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (0) Coldbane
Walker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coldbane is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (10) vs (0) Coldbane
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker tightening his grip on Coldbane, looking for the choke.
Coldbane showing good submission defense here.
Coldbane showing good submission defense here.
Coldbane is really stuck here.
Coldbane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Coldbane defends the submission attempt.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Coldbane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane wants to get back to full guard.
Coldbane is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Coldbane tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Coldbane is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coldbane.
Walker pushes down on Coldbane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coldbane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coldbane sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coldbane! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (13) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (16) vs (0) Coldbane
Coldbane turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (16) vs (2) Coldbane
Coldbane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (20) vs (2) Coldbane
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking for a sweep.
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coldbane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coldbane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane looks winded!
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Coldbane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker is keen to just control but Coldbane is a slippery customer.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Coldbane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Coldbane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coldbane is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coldbane keeps working.
Coldbane won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coldbane working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Coldbane keeps moving.
Coldbane looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Walker drops back looking for a leg! Coldbane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coldbane manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Coldbane's guard.
Coldbane keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coldbane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Coldbane has an active guard here but Walker has managed to pass into half guard.
Walker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (23) vs (2) Coldbane
Walker prevents Coldbane from getting the reversal.
Coldbane keeps trying to improve his position.
Walker wants to control the pace but Coldbane is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coldbane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Coldbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Coldbane is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coldbane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coldbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coldbane actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coldbane defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coldbane looking for subs from the bottom but Walker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (26) vs (2) Coldbane
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 26 to 2.
Hudson Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jack Coldbane stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back and mark my words " I will bring the Pain"'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 7310 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sage Sabin (ranked 7726 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabin has chosen Supersonic - Oasis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Pall Sigmarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sage Sabin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sabin closes the distance and clinches.
Sigmarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sabin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sigmarsson (0) vs (4) Sabin
Sigmarsson is trying to control Sabin's posture but Sabin avoids it.
Sigmarsson trying to control but Sabin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sigmarsson (0) vs (7) Sabin
Sigmarsson trying to control the hands but Sabin breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabin tries to keep control of the position but Sigmarsson is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabin working for the choke.
Sigmarsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sigmarsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sabin.
Sigmarsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sabin's guard. Nice work there by Sigmarsson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sigmarsson (2) vs (7) Sabin
Sigmarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sigmarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabin is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sigmarsson (5) vs (7) Sabin
Sigmarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sigmarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabin keeps working.
Sigmarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sigmarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sigmarsson (7) vs (7) Sabin
Sigmarsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sabin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sigmarsson (10) vs (7) Sabin
Sigmarsson avoiding Sabin 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Sabin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Sabin right now.
Sigmarsson 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, Sabin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sabin 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 Sigmarsson gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sigmarsson controlling the positon.
Sigmarsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Sabin pushed the leg off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is persistently looking for the submission but Sabin is defending it well.
Sabin trying to control the position but Sigmarsson manages to sink in the hooks.
Sabin tries to escape but Sigmarsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sigmarsson trying to control momentarily.
Sigmarsson controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Sabin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Sabin tries to escape the position.
Sigmarsson looking for the choke from the back.
Sabin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sabin turns into Sigmarsson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sigmarsson (10) vs (9) Sabin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabin trying to control but Sigmarsson is working from the bottom.
Sigmarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabin wants to control from the top but Sigmarsson keeps moving.
Sabin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigmarsson is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabin wants to control from the top but Sigmarsson keeps moving.
Sigmarsson wants to hit a switch here but Sabin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sigmarsson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sigmarsson (10) vs (12) Sabin
Sigmarsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sabin is trying to control. Sigmarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabin is trying to work for a kimura but Sigmarsson is defending well.
Sigmarsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sigmarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Sigmarsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabin pulls his head out easily.
Sigmarsson tries to get to full guard but Sabin has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sabin seems content to control.
Sabin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sigmarsson (10) vs (15) Sabin
You can see the frustration on Sigmarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sigmarsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sigmarsson trying to hold on to Sabin's head to control him but Sabin postures up.
Sigmarsson is looking for a sweep. Sabin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson moves into full guard.
Sabin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sigmarsson controlling the position.
Sigmarsson is trying to control the position but Sabin postures up.
Sigmarsson keeping full guard, as Sabin tries to pass.
Sigmarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigmarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigmarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabin is aware though and is defending well.
Sabin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigmarsson is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sigmarsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Sabin controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is looking for a triangle but Sabin pushes his legs off easily.
Sabin being controlled here momentarily.
Sigmarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sabin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigmarsson keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigmarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigmarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sabin is working away from the top position though.
Sigmarsson tries to get to full guard but Sabin has control of the leg.
Sigmarsson is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sigmarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Sabin sits in half guard.
Sabin wants to free his trapped foot but Sigmarsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin wins on points by 15 to 10.
Sage Sabin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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