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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Schuyler De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Vries has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Saldini successfully pulls guard.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
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.
De Vries stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (3) De Vries#SUB2#
De Vries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T1#
De Vries trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Vries thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Vries trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
De Vries is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saldini gets back to half guard.
De Vries is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
De Vries is working for a submission of some sort.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - De Vries advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Vries prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
De Vries tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Saldini seems keen to control De Vries's posture.
De Vries controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini looking to control.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving. #T5#
De Vries won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
De Vries is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Vries uses his free foot to push down on Saldini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saldini. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (6) De Vries
De Vries tries to control but Saldini wriggling away.
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Vries wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
De Vries is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Saldini is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Saldini flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. De Vries anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Saldini and secures both hooks! This could be bad! De Vries slips an arm under Saldini chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. De Vries has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. De Vries is squeezing on Saldini like an anaconda would it's prey. Saldini fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Schuyler De Vries!
Schuyler De Vries is the new lightweight champion!
Schuyler De Vries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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