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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aspen Springfield and Sterling Archer. Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Springfield (0) vs (4) Archer
Archer takes a little break here. Springfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Springfield wants to control but Archer postures up.
Archer wants to take a breather but Springfield manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Archer.
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archer wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer wants to control from the top but Springfield keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The adventures of Archer the control monster continue. Boring.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Springfield (2) vs (4) Archer
Archer has his hands on Springfield's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Springfield from controlling successfully.
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control but Springfield passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Springfield (5) vs (4) Archer
Springfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archer can do anything to dispel that myth.
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Springfield (7) vs (4) Archer
Springfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield has hold of Archer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Archer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Archer tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Springfield going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Springfield (10) vs (4) Archer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Springfield is working for a rear naked choke. Archer is not defending it well and Springfield has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Archer refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Archer's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath Aspen Springfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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