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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Dylan Toal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Toal moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toal jumps guard but Petrovic stands there with Toal around his waist. Toal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toal tries to pull guard but Petrovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Toal drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Toal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal is pressed up against the cage. Petrovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toal down to the mat. Toal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Petrovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrovic is in Toal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toal (0) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB#
Toal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Petrovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Petrovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Toal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovic is aware though and is defending well.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Toal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Petrovic drops back looking for a leg! Toal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toal manages to kick Petrovic off! Petrovic jumps back into Toal's guard.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovic passes Toal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Petrovic 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toal gets full guard.#T2#
Petrovic passes Toal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Toal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
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Toal looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic trying to control the action but Toal is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Toal is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic.
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Petrovic seems to be working for a kimura but Toal defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Petrovic 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.
Petrovic is keen to just control but Toal is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be working for a kimura but Toal defends the submission attempt.
Toal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrovic on the ground.#SUB2#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Toal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Toal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to work for a kimura but Toal is defending well.
Petrovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Petrovic 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.
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Petrovic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Toal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dusan Petrovic!
An out of breath Dusan Petrovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emmett Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keith Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sparr closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bailey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bailey manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bailey (4) vs (0) Sparr#SUB#
Bailey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparr is looking for a sweep.
Sparr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparr wants to control but Bailey postures up.
Sparr is looking to regain half guard here but Bailey keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy.
Sparr is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it. #T1#
Sparr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey sits in half guard.
Bailey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bailey is working away from the top position though.
Bailey controlling the action here. #T2#
Bailey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparr is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey sits in half guard.
Sparr trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey wants to take a breather but Sparr is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Sparr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey stalling away here and it's allowed Sparr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Sparr's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Sparr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bailey (4) vs (2) Sparr
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sparr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparr.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bailey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Bailey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bailey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #SUB#
Bailey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (4) vs (5) Sparr#T6#
Sparr takes a little break here. Bailey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Sparr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bailey is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparr yanks on the arm and Bailey is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Sparr! |
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