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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dany Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Baldwin shoots in and bounces Leblond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baldwin (2) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leblond throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baldwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (5) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Leblond is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baldwin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (7) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond tries to improve his position but instead Baldwin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Baldwin (10) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leblond wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leblond is trying to control the position but Baldwin postures up.
Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond gets full guard.
Leblond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leblond looking to control but Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond tries to roll over but Baldwin keeps him under control.
Leblond trying to control but Baldwin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to pass Leblond's guard but actually Leblond recovers to full guard.
Leblond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblond has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baldwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leblond is looking to improve his position.
Baldwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baldwin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baldwin (10) vs (2) Leblond
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baldwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leblond defends it easily.
Leblond content to stall in guard here.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
Baldwin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leblond rolls with it to try and escape but Baldwin cranks on the arm and Leblond is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin! |
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