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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 3254 p4p, 332 weight class) and Corey Clark (ranked 7432 p4p, 516 weight class). Corey Clark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
McBeth is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but McBeth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McBeth is looking to take this one to the mat.
McBeth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulski McBeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBeth gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Clark
McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
McBeth slows the pace down in half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Clark has his hands clasped together around McBeth's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control.
McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McBeth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
McBeth slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
McBeth is taking a breather. Clark 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.
Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McBeth wants to advance to full mount but Clark doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark looking to control.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position.
McBeth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McBeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
McBeth is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is pushing down on Clark 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but McBeth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBeth in particular looking to stall.
McBeth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBeth.
McBeth controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is looking for a sweep. McBeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
McBeth controlling the pace.
McBeth is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount.
McBeth is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBeth to get the leverage.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark controlling the position for now.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark has McBeth pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
Clark has his hands on McBeth's head, controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
McBeth pushing down on Clark 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
McBeth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McBeth controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McBeth takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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