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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
Lemieux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zulu on his heels. He'll look to pass Zulu's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Zulu
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Zulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Zulu
Lemieux wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu controlling the pace.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zulu not doing much here.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (6) vs (2) Zulu
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Zulu escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (6) vs (4) Zulu
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux has his hands clasped together around Zulu's back. He's all about the action.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemieux wants to control the position but Zulu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Zulu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (7) Zulu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stops Zulu from passing to mount.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemieux is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu controlling from side mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Zulu has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (10) Zulu
Lemieux prevents Zulu from improving position.
Zulu controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.
Lemieux is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Zulu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lemieux's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zulu controls the position.
Zulu wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Zulu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (6) vs (12) Zulu
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux stops Zulu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 12 to 6.
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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