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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruarc Harris and Fincent LeBlond. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ruarc Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlond is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, LeBlond circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruarc Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) LeBlond
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.
Harris wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
LeBlond moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBlond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (5) vs (0) LeBlond
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
LeBlond gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (8) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond prevents Harris from moving into mount.
LeBlond is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBlond keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but LeBlond is defending well.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (10) vs (0) LeBlond
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlond is retaining full guard.
LeBlond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (10) vs (2) LeBlond
Harris controlling LeBlond's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris'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.
LeBlond wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (10) vs (5) LeBlond
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Harris tries to buck LeBlond off but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond swings around for an armbar but Harris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (12) vs (5) LeBlond
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (15) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Harris moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harris (17) vs (5) LeBlond
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LeBlond wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
LeBlond actively working from the bottom here.
Harris 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.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (5) LeBlond
Harris trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
Harris wants to control the pace but LeBlond is squirming around nicely.
LeBlond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlond turns into him and now he's in Harris's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (20) vs (7) LeBlond
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (10) LeBlond
Harris is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris regains half guard there - taking advantage of LeBlond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
LeBlond stalling.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
Harris is not content to let LeBlond control the position.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harris is controlling LeBlond's trapped leg to prevent LeBlond from advancing to side control.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBlond trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
LeBlond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (20) vs (13) LeBlond
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harris is trying to escape and LeBlond transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harris is forced to tap! Nice work there by LeBlond! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fincent LeBlond!
During a confident post fight interview, Fincent LeBlond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'. |
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