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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick and Wymen Cutler. Jimmy Quick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wymen Cutler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cutler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cutler lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Cutler
Quick has his foot on Cutler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cutler works his way back into a safe position though.
Quick is trying to control the position but Cutler postures up.
Cutler wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Cutler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cutler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is pulling down on Cutler's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Cutler stands and throws Quick's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Cutler
Cutler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quick 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.
Cutler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cutler is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to get back to full guard.
Cutler trying to mount his opponent but Quick defends it.
Cutler is looking for a kimura here.
Quick controlling the position for now.
Cutler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cutler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick is pulling down on Cutler's head to control his posture.
Cutler tries to free his leg and advance position but Quick is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Quick's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quick looking to control.
Quick keeping moving, preventing Cutler from controlling successfully.
Quick can't keep his opponent in guard - Cutler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cutler wants to pass the guard but Quick is defending well.
Cutler slows the pace down in half guard.
Cutler wants to pass to mount but Quick is defending the position.
Quick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cutler wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cutler looking to pass the guard.
Quick wants to sweep here but Cutler controlling him for the moment.
Cutler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cutler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cutler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Quick is trying to keep Cutler in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cutler trying to move into half guard but instead Quick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (5) Cutler
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cutler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (7) Cutler
Quick working for a triangle but Cutler defends it easily.
Cutler wants to pass the guard but Quick is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cutler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (4) vs (7) Cutler
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cutler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (4) vs (9) Cutler
Cutler wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Cutler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Cutler passes Quick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cutler is trying to control the action in half guard but Quick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cutler is thwarting Quick's attempts to control the position.
Quick is not content to let Cutler control the position.
Quick manages to get to full guard.
Quick keeping moving, preventing Cutler from controlling successfully.
Quick wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cutler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quick pushes a forearm under Cutler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cutler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Quick! |
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