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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sage Sabin (ranked 7780 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Walker (ranked 24301 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabin comes to the cage accompanied by Supersonic - Oasis. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sage Sabin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hudson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabin is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabin tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabin to the ground. Sabin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sage Sabin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Walker.
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Sabin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabin decides to pull guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabin is retaining full guard.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (2) vs (0) Walker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sabin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Walker. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (5) vs (0) Walker
Sabin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Walker is looking to regain half guard here but Sabin keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabin controls the position.
Walker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Sabin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to hold on to Sabin's head to control him but Sabin postures up.
Sabin is controlling the pace.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Sabin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabin trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabin in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabin is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (8) vs (0) Walker
Walker wants to hold on but Sabin pushes him away.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Sabin is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (8) vs (2) Walker
Sabin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (10) vs (2) Walker
Sabin stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to keep Sabin in close.
Sabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabin is really struggling to control Walker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sabin stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (13) vs (2) Walker
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Sabin has control of the leg.
Walker wants to control but Sabin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabin is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sabin to get the leverage.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sabin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Sabin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (16) vs (2) Walker
Walker is letting Sabin control him for a moment.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Sabin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabin working away.
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sabin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Sabin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (19) vs (2) Walker
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabin but great work by Walker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sabin (19) vs (6) Walker
Walker wants to control but Sabin is keeping him busy.
Walker swings around for an armbar but Sabin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sabin (21) vs (6) Walker
Sabin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabin preventing the sweep.
Sabin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabin pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sabin trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Sabin seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is staying active underneath Sabin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Sabin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sabin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sabin (24) vs (6) Walker
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sabin content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A very excited looking Sage Sabin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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