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CACC 246 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Lemieux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Lemieux tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemieux pulls guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Andersson won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Andersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Lemieux is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andersson prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Andersson prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemieux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Lemieux is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Lemieux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lemieux manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Lemieux's guard.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lemieux dominates the positioning.
Andersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux prevents Andersson from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andersson trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lemieux pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (0) Andersson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Lemieux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (11) vs (0) Andersson
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy.
Lemieux working for the choke.
Lemieux has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andersson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andersson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Andersson is controlling an arm, preventing Lemieux from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Andersson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (14) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson prevents Lemieux from getting a body triangle.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Andersson is keeping busy.
Lemieux looking for the RNC.
Lemieux has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andersson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andersson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lemieux gets his way!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lemieux gets his hands free.
Lemieux has got one arm under Andersson's chin. This could be trouble... Andersson trying to control the other hand but Lemieux gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Andersson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Lemieux!
A very excited looking Don Lemieux 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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