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OC! Grappling 8 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3415 p4p, 359 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13039 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds instigates a clinch.
Vandam jumps guard and drags Deeds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Vandam looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandam is pulling down on Deeds's head. It's preventing any offense from Deeds, at least for the moment.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Vandam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandam is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Deeds might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Deeds is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vandam keeps moving.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Vandam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Vandam won't allow it.
Well, if Deeds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vandam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vandam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vandam is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Vandam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vandam's guard.
Deeds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vandam is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (3) Deeds
Vandam is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vandam is holding on tight.
Vandam is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vandam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vandam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Vandam tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Deeds looking to control but Vandam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Vandam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vandam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
Vandam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vandam is defending well.
Vandam wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into full mount! Vandam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (6) Deeds
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vandam (0) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds is hanging on to Vandam's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Vandam right now.
Deeds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vandam has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vandam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vandam wants to escape the position.
Deeds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Deeds looking to break Vandam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vandam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deeds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Vandam is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Deeds on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vandam is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vandam is in bad spot here.
Vandam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
Vandam is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vandam from controlling successfully.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (11) Deeds
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Vandam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well,Vandam is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds stands and throws Vandam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (2) vs (14) Deeds
Deeds wants to control but Vandam is keeping him busy.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vandam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vandam seems comfortable defending it but Deeds has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vandam is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vandam is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Deeds couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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