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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fagell McLovin and Dean Corll. Corll has chosen South Texas Death Ride as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fagell McLovin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McLovin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corll's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLovin (2) vs (0) Corll
McLovin sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLovin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McLovin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corll is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corll has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLovin (2) vs (2) Corll
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLovin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin managing to control the position.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Corll tries to pass.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll is pushing down on McLovin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLovin is fighting to maintain full guard but Corll has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corll seems to be working for a kimura but McLovin defends the submission attempt.
Corll is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corll is trying to control. McLovin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McLovin wants to control but Corll is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll 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.
Corll tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLovin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corll is still trying to improve position.
Corll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll trying to pass the guard but McLovin defending well.
Corll is just content to waste time from the top position. McLovin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS inform me that Corll has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Corll wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
Corll tries to free his leg and advance position but McLovin is retaining full guard.
McLovin can't keep his opponent in guard - Corll advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Corll is working for a kimura but McLovin is defending it quite comfortably.
Corll wants to free his trapped foot but McLovin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corll moves into full mount! McLovin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McLovin (2) vs (5) Corll
Corll goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McLovin turns into him and now he's in Corll's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLovin (4) vs (5) Corll
McLovin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLovin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Corll is controlling McLovin's posture.
Corll 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLovin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLovin won't allow Corll to sweep him here.
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.
McLovin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McLovin stays in close to Corll's body and controls the position.
McLovin looking to sit in guard and control but Corll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLovin (4) vs (7) Corll
Corll wants to pass the guard but McLovin is keeping the position.
Corll forces his way into half guard.
McLovin trying to control here.
Corll is pressing down on McLovin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLovin is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Corll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLovin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corll is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corll trying to advance position but McLovin counters by regaining guard.
Corll looking to sit in guard and control but McLovin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLovin (6) vs (7) Corll
Corll pulls McLovin in to control the position.
McLovin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Corll wants to sweep but no luck.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Corll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Corll trying to control the position.
McLovin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corll pulls McLovin in close to his closed guard and prevents McLovin from doing any damage or advancing position.
McLovin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Corll looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLovin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McLovin trying to control but Corll is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLovin stays in close to Corll's body and controls the position.
Corll managing to control the position.
McLovin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corll controls McLovin momentarily but McLovin frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corll wins on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Dean Corll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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