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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Sledgehammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer is breathing heavily.
McGuire decides to pull guard.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sledgehammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sledgehammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sledgehammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sledgehammer trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sledgehammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Sledgehammer pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working for a triangle but Sledgehammer defends it easily.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
McGuire has his foot on Sledgehammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sledgehammer works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire working for a triangle but Sledgehammer defends it easily.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sledgehammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGuire is tightening it up a little... Sledgehammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sledgehammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sledgehammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James McGuire!
James McGuire gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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