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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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 21 wins and 15 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee misses with a takedown
so Gardet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardet has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardet pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is posturing up here but Gardet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Gardet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
Our winner, Sacha Gardet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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