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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribb Furgesson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gardet dives in for a single leg takedown but Furgesson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Furgesson tries to clinch
and Gardet counters with a single leg into guard. Furgesson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Furgesson
Our spies down at at Kribbson's MMA Garage inform us that Furgesson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Furgesson keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Furgesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (5) vs (0) Furgesson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgesson is looking to reverse the position.
Gardet is trying to get an arm triangle but Furgesson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Furgesson's face as Gardet controls the position.
Gardet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardet trying to control the position but Furgesson is working away.
Gardet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furgesson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furgesson stops Gardet from passing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furgesson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Furgesson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gardet's guard! Nice work there by Furgesson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (5) vs (2) Furgesson
Furgesson wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Gardet has his foot on Furgesson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furgesson works his way back into a safe position though.
Furgesson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furgesson has managed to get both his arms back between Gardet's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgesson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Furgesson stopping the sweep attempt from Gardet.
Furgesson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardet dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (7) vs (2) Furgesson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (10) vs (2) Furgesson
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furgesson keeps working.
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Gardet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furgesson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furgesson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Gardet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furgesson's legs.
Gardet wants to control but Furgesson is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gardet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furgesson prevents Gardet from moving into mount.
Gardet is trying to get an arm triangle but Furgesson is defending well.
Gardet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furgesson is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gardet is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Furgesson is trying to escape and Gardet transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Furgesson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gardet! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet! |
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