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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 7926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lee (ranked 8433 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baier napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baier (0) vs (4) Lee
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Baier's coaches at The Garden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baier is looking for a sweep.
Lee is staying tight to Baier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Baier is trying to get back to half guard.
Baier manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee is thwarting Baier's attempts to control the position.
Lee is working for a kimura but Baier is defending it quite comfortably.
Baier tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baier (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee trying to control the hands but Baier breaks the grip.
Lee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Baier off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Baier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Baier has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lee! Can he survive? No! He's out! Baier gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Baier! |
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