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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 2645 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 21692 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulski McBeth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulski McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bailey has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBeth is trying to drag Bailey to the mat but Bailey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McBeth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBeth tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulski McBeth.
McBeth tightens his grip and picks Bailey up, before dumping him to the ground. Bailey manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bailey (0) vs (2) McBeth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey controlling McBeth's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBeth is one step ahead there.
McBeth sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
McBeth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBeth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bailey (2) vs (2) McBeth
McBeth is looking to sweep but instead, Bailey has passed into half guard.
Bailey content to control rather than advance.
Bailey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bailey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bailey passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (5) vs (2) McBeth
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBeth being controlled for a moment.
McBeth is looking for a sweep.
Bailey wants to control but McBeth is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Bailey stalls from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McBeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McBeth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bailey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McBeth gets back to half guard.
McBeth moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bailey stays in close to McBeth's body and controls the position.
Bailey postures up.
McBeth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McBeth wants to hit a switch here but Bailey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBeth there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey (8) vs (2) McBeth
McBeth tries to reverse the position but Bailey maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bailey wants to finish this one by submission but McBeth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bailey.
McBeth tries to hold on but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
McBeth is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McBeth is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea.
McBeth tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeth is looking to improve his position but Bailey isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
McBeth prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
McBeth is squirming around, avoiding Bailey's attempts to control the action.
McBeth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bailey avoids the attempt from McBeth to control.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bailey continues to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBeth is looking to escape.
McBeth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
Bailey looking to control but McBeth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Bailey prevents McBeth from getting the reversal.
McBeth wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
McBeth is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
McBeth is in all sorts of trouble here.
McBeth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McBeth is trying is best to control the position here.
Bailey is taking a breather. McBeth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McBeth is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bailey.
McBeth tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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