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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Gayle and Kevin Buttler. Kevin Buttler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Gayle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Buttler!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gayle is defended easily by Buttler.
Buttler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gayle as he avoids it easily.
Gayle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buttler manages to circle out of the way.
Gayle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gayle (2) vs (0) Buttler
Gayle is breathing heavily.
Buttler trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
Gayle wants to work for an arm triangle but Buttler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buttler is concentrating on defense, preventing Gayle from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttler is looking for a sweep. Gayle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttler wants to control but Gayle is keeping busy.
Buttler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buttler wants to control but Gayle is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buttler sees it coming and defends easily.
Gayle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buttler sees it coming and defends easily.
Buttler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buttler manages to get to full guard.
Buttler controlling the position.
Gayle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buttler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buttler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buttler wants to sweep here but Gayle controlling him for the moment.
Buttler is trying to control the position but Gayle postures up.
Buttler keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Buttler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gayle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buttler is tightening it up a little... Gayle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gayle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gayle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buttler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Buttler! |
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