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CACC 132: Wangler vs Average PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trandel is looking to clinch but Squash is avoiding it.
Squash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trandel shoots for a double leg takedown but Squash sprawls well. He's pushed Trandel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trandel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Squash sprawls well initially but Trandel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Trandel
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Squash wants to improve his position but Trandel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash gets back to full guard.
Trandel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Squash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trandel has Squash in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (2) Trandel
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Squash wants to work for an arm triangle but Trandel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trandel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Squash wants to pass the guard but Trandel is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trandel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trandel.
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Trandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Squash has passed into half guard!
Squash seems to be looking for submissions.
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trandel gets back to full guard.
Trandel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there.
Trandel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Squash is aware though and is defending well.
Squash pushing down on Trandel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trandel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Squash passes into half guard.
Squash is trying to control. Trandel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Squash is working for a kimura but Trandel is defending it quite comfortably.
Trandel is staying active underneath Squash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Squash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trandel trying to get back to full guard but Squash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (2) Trandel
Squash wants to finish this one by submission but Trandel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squash.
Squash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trandel working to try and regain half guard.
Squash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trandel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Squash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trandel is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Squash fails to move to back control.
Squash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trandel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.
Squash is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trandel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash! |
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