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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackie Spam (ranked 5793 p4p, 71 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 2992 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jackie Spam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spam (2) vs (0) Wilson
Wilson tries to roll over but Spam keeps him under control.
Spam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (5) vs (0) Wilson
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spam 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 one minute gone in the round.
Spam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (5) vs (2) Wilson
Spam is controlling Wilson's posture.
Spam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilson trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Spam wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spam keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Spam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking for a sweep. Not yet Spam, not yet.
Spam managing to control the position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spam is retaining full guard.
Spam is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Wilson trying to work for an americana but Spam has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (7) vs (2) Wilson
Wilson is trying to keep Spam in close.
Spam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spam pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spam not doing much here.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spam is working away from the top position though.
Spam trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling the action here.
Spam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spam moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (10) vs (2) Wilson
Spam content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spam working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wilson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Spam! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackie Spam! |
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