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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1166 p4p, 55 weight class). Strålman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Kings. Anton Strålman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (0) vs (2) Strålman
Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strålman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strålman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (2) Strålman
Strålman is controlling Jennings's posture.
Let's hope that Strålman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Strålman controlling Jennings's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strålman wants to sweep but no luck.
Strålman has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Strålman.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jennings puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strålman controlling the position well.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Jennings seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on Strålman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strålman is holding on for now.
Strålman is concentrating on defense, preventing Jennings from advancing position.
Strålman trying to control here.
Jennings seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strålman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Bandit (ranked 1505 p4p, 146 weight class) and Pedro Franco (ranked 6732 p4p, 223 weight class). Bandit's entrance music is Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Franco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandit tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franco gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandit (0) vs (4) Franco
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandit is trying to improve his position.
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franco's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit trying to control here.
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is taking a breather. Bandit 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.
Franco is keen to just control but Bandit is a slippery customer.
Bandit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Bandit's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Bandit is defending the position.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Franco rolls with it to try and escape but Bandit cranks on the arm and Franco is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Bandit!
A very excited looking The Bandit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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