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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4104 p4p, 416 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2148 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glover feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Glover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Glover
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glover manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Glover
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blake forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover wants to sweep but Blake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (2) Glover
Glover tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
Blake staying calm.
Blake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Glover! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (7) vs (2) Glover
Blake content just to control the position here.
Glover is trying to reverse the position but instead Blake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Blake (10) vs (2) Glover
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Glover knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Glover for a finish.
Glover preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blake.
Blake has the hooks in. Glover is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Blake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blake controlling well, preventing Glover from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Glover is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake is cranking Glover's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Glover! He's tightened the choke and Glover is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Blake!
A very excited looking Michael Blake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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