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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4357 p4p, 423 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2355 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamland circles away.
Tamland swats away the attempt to clinch by Halverson.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Tamland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halverson defends it nicely.
Halverson tries to clinch there but Tamland circles away.
Halverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Halverson
Tamland working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Halverson
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Tamland defending well.
Halverson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Halverson forces his way into half guard.
Tamland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (8) Halverson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamland's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson is still trying to improve position.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Tamland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Halverson eventually gives up the hold.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Tamland is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (11) Halverson
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tamland regains half guard.
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halverson is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Halverson's legs - danger averted.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Halverson is keeping the position.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (16) Halverson
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamland looking for subs off his back but Halverson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halverson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves into full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson postures up.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (19) Halverson
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (22) Halverson
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halverson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland wants to sweep here but Halverson controlling him for the moment.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halverson to get the leverage.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Halverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamland defends it well.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halverson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (22) Halverson
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson wins on points by 22 to 4.
As Thatcher Halverson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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