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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 8239 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiro Tanaka (ranked 7110 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka has chosen Takyon as his entrance music. Masahiro Tanaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TopOf FoodChain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masahiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
FoodChain drives through with a takedown into Tanaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: FoodChain (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
FoodChain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: FoodChain (5) vs (0) Tanaka
FoodChain is working to tighten his grip on Tanaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tanaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but FoodChain is really squeezing tight and eventually Tanaka passes out! FoodChain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TopOf FoodChain!
TopOf FoodChain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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