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VR:GC 1 - McCoy × Solomon 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leeuwenhoek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor clinches up with Leeuwenhoek and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leeuwenhoek prevents it.
Leeuwenhoek lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (0) Taylor
Leeuwenhoek content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leeuwenhoek controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek'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.
Further stalling from Leeuwenhoek.
Taylor pulls Leeuwenhoek in close to prevent any damage.
Leeuwenhoek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Leeuwenhoek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Leeuwenhoek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taylor won't allow Leeuwenhoek to pass to mount.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leeuwenhoek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taylor is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has control of the leg.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Leeuwenhoek has latched onto it... Big trouble! Leeuwenhoek pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Taylor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Leeuwenhoek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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