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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Mad Mike! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Masten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Mad Mike with that takedown attempt.
Mad Mike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masten slaps away a takedown attempt from Mad Mike, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mad Mike fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mad Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mad Mike shoots for a takedown but Masten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masten moves into range and clinches up with Mad Mike.
Mad Mike lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mad Mike (2) vs (0) Masten
Masten wants to improve his position but Mad Mike is controlling well.
Masten keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Mike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Mike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masten defends it well.
Masten is looking for a sweep. Mad Mike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mad Mike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mad Mike is looking for a kimura but Masten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mad Mike to get the leverage.
Mad Mike seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masten is looking to improve his position.
Mad Mike is working for a kimura but Masten is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten trying to control here.
Masten is trying to get back to full guard.
Masten trying to control here.
Masten tries to roll over but Mad Mike keeps him under control.
Masten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masten wants to control but Mad Mike is keeping busy.
Mad Mike wants to take a breather but Masten is having none of it.
Masten wants to sweep but Mad Mike has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mad Mike (5) vs (0) Masten
Masten sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Masten with the active half guard here but Mad Mike passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mad Mike (8) vs (0) Masten
Mad Mike trying to control the action but Masten is working from the bottom.
Masten sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masten gets full guard.
Mad Mike preventing the sweep.
Masten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mad Mike stopping the sweep attempt from Masten.
Masten keeping moving, preventing Mad Mike from controlling successfully.
Masten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mad Mike is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mad Mike trying to control but Masten is working from the bottom.
Masten wants to hit a sweep here but Mad Mike passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masten there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mad Mike (11) vs (0) Masten
Mad Mike goes for an armbar but Masten turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masten. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mad Mike (11) vs (2) Masten
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masten wants to pass the guard but Mad Mike is keeping the position.
Mad Mike lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mad Mike (13) vs (2) Masten
Masten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mad Mike is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masten looking for subs off his back but Mad Mike has passed one foot through into half guard.
Masten tries to get to full guard but Mad Mike has control of the leg.
Mad Mike seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Masten is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Mad Mike!
Mike Mad Mike really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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