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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reginald Budgiehandler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Budgiehandler has closed the distance and engaged Destroyer in a clinch.
Budgiehandler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Destroyer uses from the top position.
Destroyer stands and throws Budgiehandler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Budgiehandler (0) vs (3) Destroyer
Budgiehandler tries to improve position but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Destroyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Budgiehandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions off his back.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Budgiehandler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Budgiehandler gets full guard.
Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Budgiehandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Destroyer has picked Budgiehandler up and slammed him! Budgiehandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Destroyer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Budgiehandler (0) vs (6) Destroyer
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer tries for a kimura but Budgiehandler is defending well.
Budgiehandler looking for a sweep but Destroyer has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Budgiehandler (0) vs (8) Destroyer
Budgiehandler is desperately trying to improve his position but Destroyer has a good base and remains in mount.
Destroyer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Budgiehandler is holding on tight.
Budgiehandler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Destroyer takes Budgiehandler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Budgiehandler is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Budgiehandler (0) vs (11) Destroyer
Budgiehandler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Destroyer's guard. Nice work there by Budgiehandler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budgiehandler (2) vs (11) Destroyer
Budgiehandler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Destroyer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budgiehandler (2) vs (13) Destroyer
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Budgiehandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Destroyer has managed to get both his arms back between Budgiehandler's legs - danger averted.
Destroyer passes Budgiehandler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to full guard.
Budgiehandler is working hard here to advance position.
Budgiehandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destroyer pulls his head out easily.
Destroyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budgiehandler tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Budgiehandler actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer wants to take a breather but Budgiehandler is having none of it.
Destroyer prevents Budgiehandler from improving his position.
Budgiehandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destroyer pulls his head out easily.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Budgiehandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Budgiehandler actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Budgiehandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
Budgiehandler actively working from the bottom here.
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions off his back.
Budgiehandler actively working from the bottom here.
Budgiehandler is breathing heavily.
Budgiehandler is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.
Budgiehandler actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budgiehandler keeps working.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Budgiehandler defends it well.
Budgiehandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Budgiehandler (6) vs (13) Destroyer
Budgiehandler is looking for the choke from the back position but Destroyer is controlling his hands well.
Destroyer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Budgiehandler prevents Destroyer from getting the reversal.
Budgiehandler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destroyer is now in Budgiehandler's guard. A big mistake from Budgiehandler there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budgiehandler (6) vs (15) Destroyer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Destroyer frees his head nicely. Oh but Budgiehandler has switched to an armbar! Destroyer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reginald Budgiehandler!
Our winner, Reginald Budgiehandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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