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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Snappy Whiplash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Budgiehandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiplash (2) vs (0) Budgiehandler
Budgiehandler is pressing down on Whiplash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Budgiehandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiplash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budgiehandler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Budgiehandler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whiplash has managed to get both his arms back between Budgiehandler's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Budgiehandler keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash is really struggling to control Budgiehandler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Budgiehandler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whiplash stacks Budgiehandler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whiplash! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (5) vs (0) Budgiehandler
Budgiehandler being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budgiehandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash is looking to take a break and control but Budgiehandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgiehandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Budgiehandler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Whiplash escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Whiplash! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (8) vs (0) Budgiehandler
Budgiehandler is trying to improve his position.
Budgiehandler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Whiplash is keen to just control but Budgiehandler is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Whiplash seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budgiehandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Budgiehandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiplash pulls his head out easily.
Budgiehandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Budgiehandler is looking for a triangle but Whiplash pushes his legs off easily.
Whiplash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Budgiehandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiplash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Budgiehandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Whiplash has his hands clasped together but Budgiehandler extends and breaks Whiplash's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Budgiehandler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reginald Budgiehandler!
An out of breath Reginald Budgiehandler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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