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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 705 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jos Beton (ranked 3241 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jeremy Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jos Beton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Beton has managed to clinch.
Beton gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Beton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Beton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beton looking to control.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Beton working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Beton has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Beton wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Sullivan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beton wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beton has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Beton looking to control.
Sullivan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (3) vs (0) Beton
Beton is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sullivan (5) vs (0) Beton
Beton can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beton is looking to escape.
Sullivan controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control but Beton is having none of it.
Beton is looking to get to half guard.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beton is looking to escape.
Sullivan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (5) vs (2) Beton
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Beton tries to pass.
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Beton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Beton defends it easily.
Beton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Beton defends it easily.
Beton passes into half guard.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beton pulls his head out easily.
Beton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is pressing down on Beton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Beton preventing the sweep.
Sullivan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (5) vs (5) Beton
Sullivan is not content to let Beton control the position.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is pressing down on Beton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Beton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Beton wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Beton stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (5) vs (8) Beton
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beton takes a little break here. Sullivan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Beton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sullivan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sullivan pulls down on the head and he's put Beton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeremy Sullivan!
Jeremy Sullivan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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