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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 8490 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 1422 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiddler has chosen Devil Went Down To Georgia as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Roger Gauthier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roger Gauthier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiddler clinches up against the cage.
Gauthier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiddler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fiddler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gauthier uses from the top position.
Fiddler managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler is continuing to stall.
Fiddler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiddler being controlled here, momentarily.
Gauthier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiddler for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Gauthier is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler has his hands on Gauthier's head, controlling the position.
Gauthier won't allow Fiddler to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiddler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gauthier (0) vs (2) Fiddler
Fiddler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler wants to pass the guard but Gauthier is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiddler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The adventures of Fiddler the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler wants to free his trapped foot but Gauthier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiddler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fiddler 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.
Gauthier tries to roll over but Fiddler keeps him under control.
Gauthier is concentrating on defense, preventing Fiddler from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiddler in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiddler is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gauthier.
Fiddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gauthier is keeping the position for now.
Fiddler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiddler won't allow Gauthier to sweep him here.
Fiddler slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gauthier is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiddler is pressing down on Gauthier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gauthier is holding on for now.
Gauthier is looking to control Fiddler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gauthier avoid being mounted?
Gauthier won't allow Fiddler to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gauthier (0) vs (5) Fiddler
Fiddler controlling the position easily from mount.
Gauthier tries to reverse the position but Fiddler maintains control.
Gauthier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fiddler.
Fiddler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiddler looking to secure an arm triangle but Gauthier defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gauthier manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fiddler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gauthier keeps working.
Fiddler just content to control the position.
Fiddler tries to move to mount but Gauthier blocks the move with his legs.
Fiddler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gauthier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiddler just content to control the position.
Gauthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiddler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gauthier, who protects the arm well.
Fiddler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gauthier, who protects the arm well.
Fiddler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gauthier (0) vs (7) Fiddler
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler looking to control but Gauthier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiddler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiddler working for a submission but Gauthier is keeping him at bay.
Gauthier is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiddler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gauthier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gauthier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiddler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gauthier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiddler wins on points by 7 to 0.
Freddie Fiddler took some time post fight to say the following; 'Taters and gravy motherfuckers! TATERS AND GRAVY'. |
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