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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 3161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Khamedd (ranked 7813 p4p, 517 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elias Khamedd!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Irvin looks for a takedown but Khamedd sprawls well.
Khamedd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irvin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) Khamedd
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Khamedd is keeping the position.
Khamedd keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamedd wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Irvin stands and throws Khamedd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (5) vs (0) Khamedd
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khamedd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khamedd tries to improve position but can't.
Khamedd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irvin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Irvin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Khamedd has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Irvin!
A relieved looking Paul Irvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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