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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sortek Redfist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grandall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redfist circles away.
Grandall gets tackled into the cage by Redfist. Redfist maintains the clinch.
Grandall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grandall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redfist is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfist goes for a takedown attempt but Grandall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redfist enables Grandall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redfist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Redfist
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall trying to control but Redfist is working from the bottom.
Grandall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Redfist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist is trying desperately to improve position.
Grandall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redfist has worked his arm free - good work by Redfist!
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redfist controls the position for a moment.
Redfist is looking to reverse the position.
Grandall is working to tighten his grip on Redfist's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Redfist has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grandall is really squeezing tight and eventually Redfist passes out! Grandall breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Grandall!
A very excited looking Billy Grandall 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.
In defeat, Sortek Redfist stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. 148'. |
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