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CACC 90 CORONA CARD PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1668 p4p, 200 weight class) and Samuel Cooke (ranked 1520 p4p, 181 weight class). Qasi's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooke's choice of entrance music: Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Qasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Cooke
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke is looking to improve his position but Qasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Qasi trying to control but Cooke is having none of it.
Qasi goes for an armbar but Cooke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cooke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Cooke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (2) Cooke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi not doing much here.
Qasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Cooke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi stands and throws Cooke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (2) Cooke
Qasi wants to take a breather but Cooke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Qasi.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is posturing up here but Cooke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Qasi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Qasi has to tap! Slick submission there by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
A victorious Samuel Cooke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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