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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Beast and Ruarc Harris. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Beast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beast (2) vs (0) Harris
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Beast's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (2) vs (2) Harris
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast trying to control here.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Harris wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beast is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beast controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast seems keen to control Harris's posture.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beast is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is in trouble now - Harris has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (2) vs (5) Harris
Harris looking to control but Beast is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beast haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beast is surviving well by controlling Harris's body position as best he can.
Beast can't escape the position.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beast is looking to escape.
Beast regains half guard.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Beast defending well.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
Beast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beast is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (4) vs (5) Harris
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Beast postures up.
Harris has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beast has Harris in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (4) vs (7) Harris
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harris advances to half guard.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
Harris moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (10) Harris
Harris advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Beast (4) vs (12) Harris
Beast is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harris working for a submission but Beast is keeping him at bay.
Harris tries to control but Beast wriggling away.
My spies in White Lotus inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beast keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beast manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
Harris wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beast keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Beast trying to control the position.
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (15) Harris
The referee asks Harris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Harris prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Beast wants to control but Harris postures up.
Beast regains half guard.
Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris prevents Beast from improving his position.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beast won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Harris is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (4) vs (18) Harris
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 18 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Ruarc Harris gave a big smile as he said 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'. |
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