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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry LeFell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Biff Bagwell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LeFell darts in and clinches Bagwell up against the cage.
Bagwell gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeFell (0) vs (2) Bagwell
LeFell tries to roll over but Bagwell keeps him under control.
LeFell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagwell is working away from the top position though.
Bagwell seems to be working for a kimura but LeFell defends the submission attempt.
LeFell is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeFell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LeFell wants to improve his position but Bagwell is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bagwell seems content to control.
LeFell trying to control but Bagwell postures up.
Bagwell wants to pass to mount but LeFell is defending the position.
LeFell is pressing down on Bagwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bagwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFell trying to control the position.
Bagwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LeFell looking for a guillotine here but Bagwell defends easily.
LeFell is trying to keep Bagwell in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFell is really struggling to control Bagwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
LeFell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bagwell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeFell (2) vs (2) Bagwell
LeFell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagwell is retaining full guard.
Bagwell is pulling down on LeFell's head to control his posture.
Bagwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagwell wants to sweep here but LeFell controlling him for the moment.
LeFell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeFell is aware though and is defending well.
LeFell is stalling in the full guard.
LeFell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bagwell controlling LeFell's posture.
Bagwell keeping full guard, as LeFell tries to pass.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeFell controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeFell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFell wants to control from the top but Bagwell keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell is trying to keep LeFell in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeFell wants to control from the top but Bagwell keeps moving.
LeFell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: LeFell (5) vs (2) Bagwell
Bagwell gets back to half guard.
LeFell works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: LeFell (8) vs (2) Bagwell
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell gets back to half guard.
LeFell wants to pass the guard but Bagwell is defending well.
LeFell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeFell trying to control from Bagwell's half guard. Bagwell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
LeFell is fighting to break Bagwell's control of his arms but Bagwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeFell looking to sit in guard and control but Bagwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeFell (8) vs (4) Bagwell
Bagwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bagwell is pushing down on LeFell's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeFell is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeFell is trying to maintain the position but Bagwell is very close to passing his half guard.
LeFell moves into full guard.
Bagwell passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeFell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeFell wants to control but Bagwell is keeping busy.
Bagwell is trying to control. LeFell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LeFell trying to control here.
Bagwell is looking for a kimura but LeFell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagwell to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bagwell trying to control from half guard but LeFell is working away.
LeFell manages to get to full guard.
LeFell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but LeFell keeps moving.
LeFell controlling Bagwell's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeFell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bagwell has passed into half guard!
Bagwell is looking for a kimura here.
LeFell is trying to maintain the position but Bagwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bagwell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: LeFell (8) vs (7) Bagwell
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeFell wants to control but Bagwell postures up.
LeFell trying to remain calm as Bagwell controls from the top position.
Bagwell wants to control but LeFell is keeping him busy.
Bagwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeFell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LeFell is looking for a sweep.
Bagwell happy to just control the position for now.
Bagwell trying to control the action but LeFell is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeFell is trying to get back to half guard.
LeFell can't do much from the bottom here.
LeFell is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell gets to mount! LeFell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: LeFell (8) vs (9) Bagwell
Bagwell content just to control the position here.
LeFell is controlling an arm, preventing Bagwell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bagwell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagwell wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Biff Bagwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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