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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fjera (ranked 641 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Flavius Odoacer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Fjera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Odoacer moves into the clinch successfully.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjera goes for a takedown attempt but Odoacer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Odoacer, which made it look bad.
Odoacer stuffs the takedown.
Flavius Odoacer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fjera.
Odoacer pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Odoacer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fjera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Odoacer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer looking for a takedown.
Fjera prevents the takedown attempt.
Odoacer is working for takedown but Fjera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.
Fjera wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odoacer prevents it.
Fjera is working for takedown but Odoacer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Odoacer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fjera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odoacer swivels and escapes.
Odoacer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera rushes Odoacer and presses him up against the cage.
Odoacer has picked Fjera up - he's going for a ride! Odoacer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (0) Fjera
Fjera is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Odoacer seems content to control.
Fjera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Odoacer has Fjera in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (2) Fjera
Odoacer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjera is one step ahead there.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer keeping full guard, as Fjera tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Odoacer trying to control the position here.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Fjera is stalling in the full guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is keeping the position.
Fjera pushing down on Odoacer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Fjera seems content to control.
Fjera is looking to stall here but Odoacer recovers full guard.
Odoacer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
Fjera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Odoacer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fjera has managed to get both his arms back between Odoacer's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera advances to half guard.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Odoacer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Fjera not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to control. Odoacer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fjera controlling the action here.
Fjera is thwarting Odoacer's attempts to control the position.
Fjera trying to control from Odoacer's half guard. Odoacer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera stands and throws Odoacer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Odoacer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Odoacer trying to remain calm as Fjera controls from the top position.
Fjera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odoacer's legs.
Fjera wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Fjera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer gets back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (2) vs (8) Fjera
Fjera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looking to control but Odoacer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fjera controlling the position easily from mount.
Fjera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Odoacer is now in Fjera's guard. A big mistake from Fjera there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (4) vs (8) Fjera
Odoacer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Fjera has his foot on Odoacer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Odoacer works his way back into a safe position though.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now.
Fjera keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fjera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odoacer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (7) vs (8) Fjera
Odoacer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Odoacer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Odoacer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer swings around for an armbar but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Odoacer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (7) vs (10) Fjera
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
Fjera stays in close to Odoacer's body and controls the position.
Fjera postures up.
Odoacer wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Fjera passes Odoacer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fjera is keen to just control but Odoacer is a slippery customer.
Fjera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fjera tries to pass to full mount but Odoacer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera is looking to pass Odoacer's guard but actually Odoacer recovers to full guard.
Fjera is pushing down on Odoacer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Odoacer is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Nick Fjera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Flavius Odoacer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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