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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack McDonald and Claudio Gadelha. McDonald's entrance music is Oh Yeah. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Gadelha with that takedown attempt.
Gadelha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Gadelha persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Gadelha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to roll over but Gadelha keeps him under control.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadelha on the ground.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Gadelha seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Gadelha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McDonald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudio Gadelha! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Papa Pump and Rafael Mendes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Papa Pump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Papa Pump shoots in but Mendes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott Papa Pump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papa Pump shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Papa Pump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Papa Pump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendes walks away with a smile on his face. Papa Pump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Papa Pump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Papa Pump. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Papa Pump (0) vs (2) Mendes
Papa Pump is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Papa Pump is defending the position.
Papa Pump knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papa Pump! Score +3 for passing guard: Papa Pump (0) vs (5) Mendes
Mendes controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papa Pump is trying desperately to improve position.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mendes takes Papa Pump's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Papa Pump is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Papa Pump (0) vs (8) Mendes
Papa Pump won't enjoy being in this position. Mendes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Papa Pump is tapping - it's over boys! Mendes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
Our winner, Rafael Mendes, 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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