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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): 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 1 losses; Guy Leblond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holloway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leblond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holloway somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Leblond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holloway shoots in but no luck this time.
Holloway closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leblond to the mat! Leblond manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leblond (0) vs (2) Holloway
Holloway stopping the sweep attempt from Leblond.
Holloway content to stall in guard here.
Leblond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leblond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holloway on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries to free his leg and advance position but Leblond is retaining full guard.
Leblond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holloway is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Holloway is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leblond wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
Holloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leblond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leblond is really struggling to control Holloway but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
Leblond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leblond trying to control the position here.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblond is trying to hold Holloway in close to prevent damage but Holloway has managed to pass into half guard.
Holloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Leblond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but Leblond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leblond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holloway pulls his head out easily.
Holloway is keen to just control but Leblond is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (5) Holloway
Leblond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway is working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond frees his head quite easily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond gets back to half guard.
Leblond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leblond tries to get out of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Holloway wants to pass to mount but Leblond is defending the position.
Leblond tries to roll over but Holloway keeps him under control.
Leblond wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy.
Leblond is looking for a sweep. Holloway is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holloway advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leblond (0) vs (8) Holloway
Leblond prevents Holloway from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leblond, who protects the arm well.
Leblond tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Holloway easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (10) Holloway
Leblond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holloway has control of Leblond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leblond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holloway controlling from mount.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Leblond is squirming around nicely.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond is looking to improve his position but Holloway isn't that keen on the idea.
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Leblond working to try and regain half guard.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holloway moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leblond has worked his arm free - good work by Leblond!
Holloway wants to control but Leblond is keeping him busy.
Leblond tries to bench press Holloway off him but Holloway keeps the position.
Holloway working away.
Leblond is looking for a sweep.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblond keeps working.
Leblond is looking to regain half guard here but Holloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Holloway moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leblond (0) vs (12) Holloway
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leblond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leblond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holloway.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Holloway looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holloway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblond is looking to escape.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leblond is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Leblond is working hard here to advance position.
Holloway tries to control but Leblond wriggling away.
Leblond is looking to get to half guard.
Holloway looking to secure an arm triangle but Leblond defends it well.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Holloway looking to control but Leblond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holloway working for a guillotine from mount but Leblond is in no mood to give up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holloway content just to control the position here.
Leblond can't escape the position.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is having none of it.
Leblond is working to get back to half guard.
Holloway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holloway working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leblond tries to hold on but Holloway pushes him away.
Holloway controlling from the full mount.
Leblond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
Holloway prevents Leblond from improving his position.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Leblond defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leblond has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway preventing the sweep.
Leblond being controlled here, momentarily.
Holloway trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Holloway pushes down on Leblond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holloway is looking to advance position but Leblond won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holloway wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Max Holloway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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