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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevina Gunter (ranked 3038 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Sol (ranked 5553 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevina Gunter 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jax Sol!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunter counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (2) vs (0) Sol
Sol controlling the position for now.
Gunter wants to control but Sol is keeping him busy.
Gunter seems to be working for a kimura but Sol defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sol is just riding it out for now. Gunter eventually gives up the hold.
Sol trying to control but Gunter postures up.
Gunter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol is concentrating on defense, preventing Gunter from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunter is working away from the top position though.
Sol is pressing down on Gunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sol is controlling Gunter's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gunter drops back looking for a leg! Sol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sol manages to kick Gunter off! Gunter jumps back into Sol's guard.
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunter is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol managing to control the position.
More stalling from Sol.
Gunter trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Sol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sol, not yet.
Sol controlling Gunter's posture.
Let's hope that Sol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunter is one step ahead there.
Sol looking to control.
Sol managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter stays in close to Sol's body and controls the position.
Sol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Sol managing to control the position.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sol is keeping the position for now.
Gunter is fighting to break Sol's control of his arms but Sol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sol keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Sol seems keen to control Gunter's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter drops back looking for a leg! Sol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sol manages to kick Gunter off! Gunter jumps back into Sol's guard.
Sol trying to control the position here.
Gunter wants to control from the top but Sol keeps moving.
Sol has his hands on Gunter's head, controlling the position.
Gunter looking to pass the guard.
Gunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sol controlling Gunter's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunter won't allow Sol to sweep him here.
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sol has control of Gunter's left arm, preventing Gunter from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sol controlling Gunter's posture.
Gunter passes Sol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sol manages to get to full guard.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sol controlling Gunter's posture.
Sol keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Sol is trying to control the position but Gunter postures up.
Gunter trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Sol is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sol holds on and takes a little breather.
Sol is trying to control the position but Gunter postures up.
Gunter trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sol is pulling down on Gunter's head to control his posture.
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sol wants to sweep here but Gunter controlling him for the moment.
Sol pulls Gunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunter is one step ahead there.
Gunter is pushing down on Sol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sol is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sol has his hands on Gunter's head, controlling the position.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sol is keeping the position for now.
Sol has his hands on Gunter's head, controlling the position.
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sol has his hands on Gunter's head, controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sol is continuing to stall.
Gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sol is keeping the position for now.
Sol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunter being controlled here momentarily.
Gunter postures up.
Sol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sol, not yet.
Gunter being controlled here momentarily.
The adventures of Sol the control monster continue. Boring.
Gunter trying to control but Sol is working from the bottom.
Gunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Sol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sol pulls Gunter in close to prevent any damage.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter being controlled here momentarily.
Gunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Sol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sol 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Gunter is really struggling to control Sol but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (2) vs (2) Sol
Sol tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunter is retaining full guard.
Sol content to stall in guard here.
Gunter working for a triangle but Sol defends it easily.
Gunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sol content to stall in guard here.
Sol stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gunter gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gunter takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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