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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 3299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 3599 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perovic shoots and misses
and Berthier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perovic! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (0) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Perovic manages to get back to half guard.
Perovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berthier is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Perovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic trying to control here.
Berthier is keen to just control but Perovic is a slippery customer.
Berthier is thwarting Perovic's attempts to control the position.
Berthier seems to be looking for submissions.
Berthier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Perovic'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.
Berthier wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berthier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berthier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (4) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic controls the action.
I really don't envy Berthier right now.
Perovic controlling the position well here. Berthier rolled but Perovic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to roll but Perovic sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
Berthier is still trying to improve position.
Perovic keeps control of the position easily here as Berthier tries to buck him off.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Berthier right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berthier for as long as he can get away with.
Berthier rolls, trying to escape but Perovic keeps control of the position.
Perovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berthier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berthier for a finish.
Perovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perovic continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to escape the position.
Perovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berthier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Berthier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Perovic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Berthier is in real trouble here. Perovic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Berthier is tapping out! Perovic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luka Perovic!
Luka Perovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 1656 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimierz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Clay has chosen Believe as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Clay
Kazimierz controlling the position well.
Clay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazimierz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazimierz sees it coming and defends easily.
Clay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kazimierz reverses the position - he's now on top in Clay's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazimierz (2) vs (2) Clay
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay has his foot on Kazimierz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazimierz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay working for a triangle but Kazimierz defends it easily.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Clay 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: Kazimierz (2) vs (4) Clay
Kazimierz trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kazimierz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay trying to control from Kazimierz's half guard. Kazimierz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kazimierz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clay is looking to defend but Kazimierz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clay! Kazimierz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clay taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 21835 p4p, 495 weight class) and Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 1910 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Aerials . Akira-Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hokuto Akira-Magomedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Akira-Magomedov jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akira-Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akira-Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (0) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Akira-Magomedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Akira-Magomedov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (3) vs (2) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akira-Magomedov defends well.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Akira-Magomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (5) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Akira-Magomedov just content to control the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Akira-Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akira-Magomedov 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 Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akira-Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akira-Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Akira-Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akira-Magomedov moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Akira-Magomedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Akira-Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Akira-Magomedov prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz 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: Cruz (5) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akira-Magomedov controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Akira-Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akira-Magomedov manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Akira-Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Akira-Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira-Magomedov controlling Cruz's posture.
Akira-Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Akira-Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz passes Akira-Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov defending well.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira-Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (8) vs (8) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Akira-Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (10) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Akira-Magomedov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has an active guard here but Akira-Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Akira-Magomedov keeps him under control.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Akira-Magomedov.
Well, if Akira-Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Akira-Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akira-Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akira-Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akira-Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (12) vs (10) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Akira-Magomedov breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (12) Akira-Magomedov
Cruz looking to control.
Akira-Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akira-Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira-Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira-Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Akira-Magomedov 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 Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (12) vs (15) Akira-Magomedov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Akira-Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akira-Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akira-Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz tries to roll over but Akira-Magomedov keeps him under control.
Akira-Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akira-Magomedov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz has his foot on Akira-Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akira-Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz has his foot on Akira-Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akira-Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akira-Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akira-Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Akira-Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Akira-Magomedov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akira-Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akira-Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (15) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akira-Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akira-Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akira-Magomedov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (14) vs (19) Akira-Magomedov
Akira-Magomedov controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (14) vs (21) Akira-Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira-Magomedov wins on points by 21 to 14.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Darian Cruz had this to say: 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paavo Masala (ranked 1521 p4p, 178 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 554 p4p, 0 weight class). St. Georges is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paavo Masala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St. Georges sprawls well. St. Georges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
St. Georges gets caught flat footed, as Masala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Masala (2) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Masala 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
Masala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St. Georges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St. Georges has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (2) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (2) vs (5) St. Georges
Masala can't do much from the bottom here.
Masala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Masala denies him.
St. Georges controls the position.
Masala is trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position.
Masala is looking for a sweep.
Masala manages to get back to half guard.
Masala tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Masala wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well.
Masala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St. Georges's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (4) vs (5) St. Georges
Masala stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges is pulling down on Masala's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Masala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage.
Masala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St. Georges manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masala has St. Georges in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (4) vs (7) St. Georges
Masala is pulling down on St. Georges's head. It's preventing any offense from St. Georges, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masala keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Masala is keeping the position.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masala pulls St. Georges in to control the position.
Masala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges stands and throws Masala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (4) vs (10) St. Georges
Masala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St. Georges's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if St. Georges is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but St. Georges manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (4) vs (13) St. Georges
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Masala tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
Masala is working hard here to advance position.
Masala tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masala working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Masala to control.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Masala is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Masala is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Masala wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masala is trying desperately to improve position.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Masala tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
Masala tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Masala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges stalling.
St. Georges is thwarting Masala's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges prevents Masala from improving his position.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well.
Masala tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges prevents Masala from improving his position.
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Masala defends it.
Masala tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Well, if St. Georges is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Masala is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Masala tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
Masala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masala.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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