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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 6426 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandler Betts (ranked 22744 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King Of The Hill Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hank Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Betts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Betts moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
We've been hearing reports that Hill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Betts is defending well.
Betts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hill (0) vs (4) Betts
Betts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hill is trying to control Betts's posture but Betts avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face as Betts controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts works to advance to full mount. Hill defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (0) vs (6) Betts
Betts content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Betts controlling the position easily from mount.
Betts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Betts fails to move to back control.
Betts looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (6) Betts
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Betts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Betts holds on and takes a little breather.
Betts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Betts is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Betts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Betts. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill is staying tight to Betts's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hill wants to control but Betts is keeping him busy.
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Betts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betts has a hand on Hill's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hill takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying desperately to improve position.
Betts wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Betts manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hill trying to control the action but Betts is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Betts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Betts wants to sweep but no luck.
Betts throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Betts's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (11) vs (6) Betts
Betts is trying to get back to half guard.
Betts keeps trying to improve his position.
Betts is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betts is trying to work for a sweep but Hill has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (13) vs (6) Betts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes Betts's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Betts is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hill (16) vs (6) Betts
Hill has the hooks in. Betts is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Hill passes his arm under Betts's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Betts taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Hill!
A very excited looking Hank Hill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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