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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tung Fo and Scott Fleming. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Fleming told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tung Fo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fo shoots for a double leg takedown but Fleming sprawls well. He's pushed Fo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fleming did well to prevent Fo getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (0) Fleming
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fleming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleming moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fo looking to pass the guard.
Fleming looking to control.
Fo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fleming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fleming has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (2) Fleming
Fleming preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fleming has passed into half guard!
Fo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Fo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fleming is trying to control. Fo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fo tries to get to full guard but Fleming has control of the leg.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (2) vs (5) Fleming
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo is trying desperately to improve position.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fleming takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fo (2) vs (8) Fleming
Fo tries to roll but Fleming sticks to his back.
Fo turns into Fleming and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (4) vs (8) Fleming
Fleming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fleming dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (4) vs (10) Fleming
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fo looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Fleming moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (4) vs (13) Fleming
Fleming is trying to get an arm triangle but Fo is defending well.
Fo tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fleming told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming passes Fo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleming pulls his head out easily.
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fleming works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (4) vs (16) Fleming
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fleming has control of Fo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fo (4) vs (19) Fleming
Fleming is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fleming.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Fleming!
An out of breath and clearly excited Scott Fleming thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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