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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Grappler (ranked 1880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Felix (ranked 1694 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Grappler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tevin Felix!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Felix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Felix has hold of one of Grappler's legs. Grappler is fighting the takedown attempt but Felix gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Felix
Felix trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Felix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Felix
Felix happy to just control the position for now.
Felix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grappler stops Felix from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (0) vs (7) Felix
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Felix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
Grappler 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: Grappler (2) vs (7) Felix
Felix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Felix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felix is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Grappler stands and throws Felix's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (7) Felix
Grappler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grappler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Felix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grappler but great work by Felix. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grappler (5) vs (11) Felix
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grappler is trying to improve his position.
Felix has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grappler! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (5) vs (13) Felix
Grappler is looking to improve his position but Felix isn't that keen on the idea.
Felix controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Felix 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Grappler has given up his back here. Will Felix look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (5) vs (16) Felix
Felix keeps control of the position as Grappler tries to break free.
Felix tries to keep control of the position but Grappler is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Felix trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grappler doesn't escape.
Felix is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grappler prevents Felix from getting a body triangle.
Grappler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grappler wants to control but Felix is keeping busy.
Felix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Felix is trying to control the action in half guard but Grappler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Felix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappler won't allow Felix to pass to mount.
Felix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grappler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Felix.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Felix content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Felix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappler is staying active underneath Felix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Felix content to control rather than advance.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Felix is controlling well.
Felix is trying to work for a kimura but Grappler is defending well.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Felix wants to free his trapped foot but Grappler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control but Felix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
Felix wants to pass to mount but Grappler is defending the position.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Felix is keen to just control but Grappler is a slippery customer.
Felix trying to mount his opponent but Grappler defends it.
Felix uses his free foot to push down on Grappler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grappler. Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (19) Felix
Felix content just to control the position here.
Grappler working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Felix with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grappler tries to reverse the position but Felix maintains control.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Felix's attempts to control the action.
Felix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Felix is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix trying to control but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix controlling the pace for now.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Felix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Felix wants to take his opponent's back but Grappler doesn't allow it.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Felix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Felix controlling from mount.
Felix wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
Felix prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Felix has control of Grappler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grappler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grappler prevents Felix from taking his back.
Felix controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Felix wants to take Grappler's back but he can't do it this time.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Felix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler tries to reverse the position but Felix maintains control.
Felix is trying to take his opponent's back.
Felix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Felix fails to advance to Grappler's back.
Grappler regains half guard.
Felix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Felix prevents Grappler from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix wins on points by 19 to 5.
An out of breath Tevin Felix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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