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CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Timmermans instigates a clinch.
Grappler is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Grappler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Timmermans to keep the fight standing.
Timmermans is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Casper Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Grappler.
Timmermans manages to pull guard.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grappler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grappler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Timmermans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (2) vs (0) Grappler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but Grappler defending well.
Timmermans is trying to control. Grappler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappler is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grappler gets back to full guard.
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.
Grappler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmermans defends well.
Grappler trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
Timmermans looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (2) vs (2) Grappler
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timmermans is looking to control Grappler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timmermans avoid being mounted?
Grappler wants to control but Timmermans is keeping him busy.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg.
Timmermans makes his way to full guard, as Grappler worked for a kimura.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Grappler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking to sit in guard and control but Timmermans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmermans (4) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Grappler.
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking to control.
Grappler working for a triangle but Timmermans defends it easily.
Grappler has his foot on Timmermans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timmermans works his way back into a safe position though.
Timmermans trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmermans is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grappler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timmermans is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grappler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Timmermans is looking to defend but Grappler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Timmermans! Grappler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Timmermans taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steel Grappler!
After the fight, Steel Grappler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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