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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin and Hans Gruber. Hans Gruber acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladislav Munchkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gruber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munchkin sprawls well. Munchkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gruber gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munchkin pulls guard.
Munchkin keeping full guard, as Gruber tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Munchkin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Gruber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gruber wants to pass the guard but Munchkin is defending well.
Munchkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruber controlling the pace.
Gruber is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Munchkin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Munchkin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Munchkin (4) vs (0) Gruber
Munchkin tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munchkin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gruber's legs.
Gruber regains half guard.
Munchkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gruber has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gruber wants to get back to full guard.
Gruber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Munchkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gruber is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Munchkin'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.
Gruber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin being controlled here momentarily.
Munchkin passes Gruber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gruber trying to control but Munchkin postures up.
Munchkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gruber manages to get to full guard.
Gruber trying to keep a closed guard but Munchkin is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin trying to control but Gruber is working from the bottom.
Munchkin won't allow Gruber to sweep him here.
Munchkin trying to control but Gruber is working from the bottom.
Munchkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munchkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munchkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gruber wants to sweep here but Munchkin controlling him for the moment.
Gruber looking for subs off his back but Munchkin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gruber is looking to control Munchkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gruber avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin prevents Gruber from improving his position.
Munchkin seems to be working for a kimura but Gruber defends the submission attempt.
Gruber gets full guard.
Gruber pulls Munchkin in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munchkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gruber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munchkin is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin pushes down on Gruber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munchkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gruber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Munchkin is trying for a kimura here. Gruber looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Munchkin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladislav Munchkin!
An out of breath Vladislav Munchkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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