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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danielos Tiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tiger clinches up against the cage.
Humpa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humpa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Humpa being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humpa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (0) vs (2) Humpa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpa is pushing down on Tiger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiger is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tiger trying to control here.
Tiger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Humpa pulls his head out easily.
Humpa is pressing down on Tiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiger is holding on for now.
Humpa is working for an americana but Tiger has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Humpa was thinking about the submission.
Humpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humpa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tiger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Humpa has Tiger in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tiger (2) vs (2) Humpa
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger looking to pass the guard.
Humpa keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Humpa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tiger has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tiger (5) vs (2) Humpa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpa struggling a bit here.
Tiger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Humpa is not content to let Tiger control the position.
Humpa is looking for a sweep.
Humpa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tiger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Humpa's legs.
Humpa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tiger's best efforts.
Humpa actively working from the bottom here.
Humpa is pressing down on Tiger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Humpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Humpa is trying to control the position but Tiger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger trying to control but Humpa is working from the bottom.
Tiger slips nicely into half guard.
Humpa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is trying to control. Humpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tiger trying to control the pace.
Humpa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiger's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tiger (5) vs (6) Humpa
Tiger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Humpa's arms.
Humpa trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Humpa biding his time, looking for the opening.
Humpa is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Tiger is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leg Humpa! |
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