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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shamo Lee and Oddis Slajos. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shamo Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oddis Slajos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slajos has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Slajos gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Slajos
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slajos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slajos pulls his head out easily.
Slajos is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slajos trying to advance position but Lee counters by regaining guard.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slajos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slajos preventing the sweep.
Slajos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slajos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slajos pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slajos trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Slajos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slajos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Slajos
Slajos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slajos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slajos has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Slajos
Slajos passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slajos wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Slajos is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slajos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slajos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee keeping full guard, as Slajos tries to pass.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Slajos pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is trying to keep Slajos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working for a triangle but Slajos defends it easily.
Slajos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slajos defends it easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Slajos from controlling successfully.
Lee has an active guard here but Slajos has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slajos is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Slajos doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Slajos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shamo Lee!
Shamo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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