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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24813 p4p, 689 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 22404 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Andonian rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz has been working on his balance at Kangaroo's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andonian.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andonian prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian decides to pull guard.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Andonian's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Andonian
Andonian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (0) Andonian
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Andonian has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Andonian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
After the big win, Vape Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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