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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buzz Lightbeer and Smokey McSmokesalot. On his way into the cage it seems that Buzz Lightbeer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buzz Lightbeer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buzz Lightbeer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Smokey McSmokesalot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but Lightbeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSmokesalot dives in for a single leg takedown but Lightbeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lightbeer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lightbeer moves into the clinch.
Lightbeer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lightbeer manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lightbeer (4) vs (0) McSmokesalot
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.
Lightbeer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McSmokesalot trying to remain calm as Lightbeer controls from the top position.
McSmokesalot can't do much from the bottom here.
McSmokesalot stops Lightbeer from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer controls the position.
McSmokesalot is looking to regain half guard here but Lightbeer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightbeer wants to control but McSmokesalot is keeping him busy.
McSmokesalot prevents Lightbeer from moving into mount.
McSmokesalot tries to improve position but can't.
Lightbeer is looking to take a break and control but McSmokesalot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lightbeer tries to advance to mount but can't.
McSmokesalot is looking to reverse the position.
McSmokesalot struggling a bit here.
McSmokesalot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lightbeer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSmokesalot tries to roll over but Lightbeer keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lightbeer is working away from the top position though.
McSmokesalot works his way to full guard. Good work.
McSmokesalot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McSmokesalot working for a triangle but Lightbeer defends it easily.
McSmokesalot wants to hit a switch here but Lightbeer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McSmokesalot there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lightbeer (7) vs (0) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lightbeer controlling from the full mount.
McSmokesalot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lightbeer (7) vs (2) McSmokesalot
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightbeer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightbeer is working hard here to advance position.
McSmokesalot wants to control from the top but Lightbeer keeps moving.
McSmokesalot forces his way into half guard.
McSmokesalot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lightbeer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer trying to control from the bottom.
Lightbeer wants to get back to full guard.
Lightbeer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lightbeer keeping moving, preventing McSmokesalot from controlling successfully.
Lightbeer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McSmokesalot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McSmokesalot passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lightbeer! Score +3 for passing guard: Lightbeer (7) vs (5) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer is desperately trying to improve his position but McSmokesalot has a good base and remains in mount.
McSmokesalot is trying to take his opponent's back.
McSmokesalot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lightbeer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lightbeer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lightbeer stops McSmokesalot from passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer is looking to reverse the position.
Lightbeer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McSmokesalot off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lightbeer (11) vs (5) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer is looking for the choke from the back position but McSmokesalot is controlling his hands well.
McSmokesalot is really stuck here.
McSmokesalot wants to control his opponent's hands but Lightbeer gets his hands free.
Lightbeer wants to control but McSmokesalot is keeping busy.
Good control from Lightbeer.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lightbeer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lightbeer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McSmokesalot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McSmokesalot for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McSmokesalot doesn't escape.
McSmokesalot trying to control the hands but Lightbeer breaks the grip.
I really don't envy McSmokesalot right now.
McSmokesalot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lightbeer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lightbeer is trying to control. McSmokesalot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot wants to improve his position but Lightbeer is controlling well.
McSmokesalot wants to control but Lightbeer is keeping busy.
McSmokesalot wants to get back to full guard but Lightbeer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lightbeer (14) vs (5) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer tries to move to mount but McSmokesalot blocks the move with his legs.
McSmokesalot is not content to let Lightbeer control the position.
McSmokesalot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lightbeer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lightbeer trying to control the action but McSmokesalot is working from the bottom.
Lightbeer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McSmokesalot! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lightbeer (16) vs (5) McSmokesalot
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot is looking to improve his position but Lightbeer isn't that keen on the idea.
Lightbeer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lightbeer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McSmokesalot working to try and regain half guard.
Lightbeer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McSmokesalot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer controlling from the full mount.
Lightbeer looking to control but McSmokesalot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lightbeer is really struggling to control McSmokesalot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McSmokesalot working to try and regain half guard.
McSmokesalot is still trying to improve position.
McSmokesalot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lightbeer wants to control the action but instead McSmokesalot gets a body lock and reverses into Lightbeer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lightbeer (16) vs (7) McSmokesalot
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McSmokesalot is aware though and is defending well.
McSmokesalot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lightbeer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McSmokesalot trying to control but Lightbeer is working from the bottom.
McSmokesalot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lightbeer pulls McSmokesalot in close to prevent any damage.
McSmokesalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McSmokesalot wants to pass the guard but Lightbeer is keeping the position.
McSmokesalot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lightbeer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McSmokesalot has Lightbeer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lightbeer (18) vs (7) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer stopping the sweep attempt from McSmokesalot.
Lightbeer trying to control but McSmokesalot is working from the bottom.
Lightbeer pushes down on McSmokesalot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer slows the pace down in half guard.
Lightbeer trying to pass the guard but McSmokesalot defending well.
Lightbeer prevents McSmokesalot from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lightbeer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lightbeer (21) vs (7) McSmokesalot
Lightbeer tries to control but McSmokesalot wriggling away.
Lightbeer wants to take his opponent's back but McSmokesalot doesn't allow it.
McSmokesalot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSmokesalot actively working from the bottom here.
McSmokesalot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lightbeer takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Buzz Lightbeer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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