 |
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Van Den Broeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Den Broeck as he jumps to the side.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Van Den Broeck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Den Broeck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Den Broeck somewhat.
Van Den Broeck misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Den Broeck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Van Den Broeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Van Den Broeck attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Broeck leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Den Broeck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Den Broeck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Van Den Broeck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.#T1#
Van Den Broeck goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Van Den Broeck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Van Den Broeck to the mat.
Lee is pulling down on Van Den Broeck's head to control his posture.
Van Den Broeck preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Den Broeck's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Den Broeck (0) vs (2) Lee
Van Den Broeck wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Broeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee 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. #T2#
Van Den Broeck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Den Broeck wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Van Den Broeck wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to full guard.
Van Den Broeck has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Van Den Broeck trying to control but Lee postures up.
Van Den Broeck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Den Broeck tries to get out of the position.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Broeck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Van Den Broeck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Den Broeck is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T5#
Van Den Broeck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee is looking to advance position but Van Den Broeck won't allow it.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Van Den Broeck is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Van Den Broeck wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Broeck (0) vs (5) Lee#T7#
You can see the frustration on Van Den Broeck's face as Lee controls the position.
Van Den Broeck is looking to reverse the position.
Van Den Broeck is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Den Broeck tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Van Den Broeck looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Den Broeck (0) vs (7) Lee#T9#
Lee controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Van Den Broeck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Den Broeck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Van Den Broeck sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Den Broeck tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee moves into full mount! Van Den Broeck won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Broeck (0) vs (10) Lee#T12#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Lee.#T13#
Van Den Broeck is trying to escape the mount.
Van Den Broeck is working hard here to advance position.
Van Den Broeck wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Van Den Broeck tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Den Broeck is trying to escape the mount.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to control but Van Den Broeck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Paddy Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Main event
|
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Graham Walters ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dan Kim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Walters clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Walters drags the fight down to the ground.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kim won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Kim controlling from the top position.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Walters working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walters holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters is trying to control the position but Kim postures up. #SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is trying to keep Kim in close.
#SUB#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (3) Kim#T4#
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim working away.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is looking to reverse the position.
Walters prevents Kim from moving into mount.
Walters tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
Kim has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (0) vs (5) Kim
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Walters is trying to escape the mount.
Walters tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Walters holds on for dear life, controlling Kim's posture momentarily. #T7#
Walters gets back to half guard.
Walters trying to control here.
Walters wants to get back to full guard but Kim has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (8) Kim
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim avoids the attempt from Walters to control.#T8#
Kim trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling his opponent. #T9#
Walters is trying to reverse the position but instead Kim has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (11) Kim
Walters turns into Kim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (11) Kim
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim is controlling Walters 's posture.
Let's hope that Kim 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.#T10#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Walters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T11#
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim looking to control.
Kim keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Kim has control of Walters 's left arm, preventing Walters from doing any damage.
Walters wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Walters looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (11) Kim
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters taking a break here but Kim is having none of it and regains half guard.
Walters uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (11) Kim#T13#
Kim wants to control but Walters is having none of it.#SUB#
Walters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kim has worked his arm free - good work by Kim!
#SUB#
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Kim is defending well. #T14#
Kim can't do much from the bottom here.
Kim tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Walters trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 11 to 8.
Dan Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
