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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 2639 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 3339 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes into the arena with Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lassiter tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter has Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (0) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter controls the position from side control.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Charles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Lassiter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Charles gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lassiter is working for a submission of some sort.
Charles gets full guard.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Lassiter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (7) Lassiter
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Charles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (7) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to get back to full guard but Charles has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (7) Lassiter
Lassiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Charles is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lassiter! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (8) vs (7) Lassiter
Lassiter is looking to get to half guard.
Charles working for a guillotine from mount but Lassiter is in no mood to give up.
Charles seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lassiter is holding on tight.
Charles wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Lassiter tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (11) vs (7) Lassiter
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Charles.
Charles struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lassiter can't escape the position.
Lassiter trying to control but not successfully.
Charles tightening his grip on Lassiter, looking for the choke.
Lassiter tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to stick to Lassiter's back but Lassiter is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lassiter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (9) Lassiter
Lassiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Lassiter stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.
Lassiter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Charles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lassiter passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is pressing down on Charles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles is holding on for now.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lassiter tries to pass to full mount but Charles defends it.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Lassiter works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (11) vs (12) Lassiter
Lassiter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lassiter but great work by Charles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (15) vs (12) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to control but Charles postures up.
Lassiter is not content to let Charles control the position.
Lassiter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (15) vs (14) Lassiter
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Lassiter is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Lassiter 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.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Charles is defending well.
Lassiter wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Lassiter eventually gives up the hold.
Charles tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
Lassiter is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lassiter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lassiter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter moves into full mount! Charles won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (15) vs (17) Lassiter
Lassiter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Charles is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Charles and Lassiter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Charles gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lassiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is trying to control. Charles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter slips nicely into half guard.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lassiter wins on points by 17 to 15.
During a confident post fight interview, Carlton Lassiter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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