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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aurelius Augustus (ranked 5030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Betts (ranked 22752 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Betts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus with a poor takedown
and Betts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augustus! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (0) vs (4) Betts
A lull in the action here.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Betts moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (6) Betts
Betts moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (9) Betts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts looking for the choke but no joy.
Augustus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Betts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Betts 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.
More stalling from Betts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betts patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Betts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Betts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Betts is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is really stuck here.
Betts controls the position.
Betts gets his hands free as Augustus looks to control.
Betts controls the action.
Betts with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Augustus right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Betts the control monster continue. Boring.
You can see the frustration on Augustus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Betts biding his time, looking for the opening.
Augustus trying to control the hands but Betts breaks the grip.
Betts has good solid back control here.
Betts has managed to slip his arm under Augustus's chin. This could be all over... yep, Augustus is tapping out! Submission win for Betts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chandler Betts!
The defeated Aurelius Augustus had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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