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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lester Limbaugh (ranked 1239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 14978 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Turd Ferguson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lester Limbaugh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson manages to pull guard.
Limbaugh looking to pass the guard.
Limbaugh stays in close to Ferguson's body and controls the position.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Limbaugh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Limbaugh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Limbaugh off! Limbaugh jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson seems keen to control Limbaugh's posture.
Limbaugh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Limbaugh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limbaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbaugh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Limbaugh (3) vs (0) Ferguson
Limbaugh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here.
Limbaugh swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Limbaugh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Limbaugh (3) vs (2) Ferguson
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
Limbaugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Limbaugh managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Limbaugh is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Limbaugh avoid being mounted?
Ferguson is looking to advance position but Limbaugh won't allow it.
Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Limbaugh sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson is thwarting Limbaugh's attempts to control the position.
Limbaugh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Limbaugh wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson is stalling here. Limbaugh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ferguson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Limbaugh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Limbaugh (7) vs (2) Ferguson
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Limbaugh swings around for an armbar but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Limbaugh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Limbaugh (7) vs (4) Ferguson
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Limbaugh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferguson has passed into half guard!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh trying to control here.
Ferguson is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ferguson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is trying to control. Limbaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to pass to mount but Limbaugh is defending the position.
Ferguson is thwarting Limbaugh's attempts to control the position.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Limbaugh is working hard here to advance position.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Limbaugh is a slippery customer.
Limbaugh tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Limbaugh regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson advances to half guard.
Ferguson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Limbaugh (7) vs (7) Ferguson
Limbaugh tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
Limbaugh is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
Limbaugh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to control but Limbaugh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Limbaugh is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Limbaugh wants to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Limbaugh can't escape the position.
Limbaugh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Limbaugh is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
Limbaugh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Limbaugh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is continuing to stall.
Limbaugh tries to hold on but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Limbaugh is looking to escape.
Limbaugh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to take his opponent's back but Limbaugh turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Limbaugh (9) vs (7) Ferguson
Ferguson has his hands on Limbaugh's head, controlling the position.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Limbaugh tries to pass.
Ferguson pulls Limbaugh in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Limbaugh looking to pass the guard.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Limbaugh is really struggling to control Ferguson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh 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.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Limbaugh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson pulls Limbaugh in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Ferguson controls Limbaugh momentarily but Limbaugh frees himself.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbaugh trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limbaugh takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Lester Limbaugh gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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