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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aito Lager (ranked 21295 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 10557 p4p, 0 weight class). Lager comes to the cage accompanied by Army Of The Pharaohs - Seven. Gites has chosen Eminem - Above The Law as his entrance music. John Gites 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aito Lager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lager moves into the clinch successfully.
Lager manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gites is one step ahead there.
Gites trying to control but Lager is working from the bottom.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lager working for a triangle but Gites defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lager'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.
Lager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lager working for submissions but it's allowed Gites to get to half guard.
Gites passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lager (0) vs (3) Gites
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lager is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gites controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lager is looking to improve his position but Gites isn't that keen on the idea.
Gites sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lager is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control but Lager is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lager is looking to improve his position but Gites isn't that keen on the idea.
Lager stops Gites from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lager is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lager sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lager is looking to improve his position.
Lager is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gites has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gites pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lager is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gites!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Gites!
A very excited looking John Gites 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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