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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robert Drummond (ranked 920 p4p, 133 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1685 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Drummond ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drummond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tetsuo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drummond (4) vs (0) Tetsuo
Tetsuo struggling a bit here.
Drummond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tetsuo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drummond taking a breather here.
Drummond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tetsuo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tetsuo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drummond 's guard! Nice work there by Tetsuo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drummond (4) vs (2) Tetsuo
Tetsuo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tetsuo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tetsuo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Drummond is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetsuo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drummond seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond pulls Tetsuo in to control the position.
Drummond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tetsuo stays in close to Drummond 's body and controls the position.
Drummond working a defensive guard here.
Tetsuo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tetsuo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is adopting a defensive guard.
Tetsuo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tetsuo is looking to pass into half guard but Drummond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drummond is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drummond (6) vs (2) Tetsuo
Drummond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drummond wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Drummond tries to pass.
Drummond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drummond trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drummond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drummond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drummond 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drummond passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drummond (9) vs (2) Tetsuo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drummond looking to control but instead Tetsuo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Drummond controlling the pace.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
Drummond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tetsuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but Drummond keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drummond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetsuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drummond postures up.
Drummond wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drummond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drummond 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo managing to control the position.
Drummond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is stalling in the full guard.
Drummond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drummond is stalling in the full guard.
Drummond passes Tetsuo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drummond wants to work for an arm triangle but Tetsuo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drummond wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy.
Drummond seems to be looking for submissions.
Drummond tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it.
Drummond stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo tries to roll over but Drummond keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drummond takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Robert Drummond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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