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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 2311 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Galanos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Cartwright has chosen Engulfed by Darkness as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cian Cartwright enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Galanos jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galanos (0) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos moves into full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Galanos controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Galanos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galanos manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Galanos's guard.
Galanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Galanos looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (7) Cartwright
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galanos, who protects the arm well.
Galanos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright postures up.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galanos avoid being mounted?
Cartwright prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galanos is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Galanos is defending well.
Galanos tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Galanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galanos.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to control.
Cartwright is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Galanos defends the submission attempt.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galanos defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (10) Cartwright
Cartwright swings around for an armbar but Galanos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galanos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (10) Cartwright
Galanos wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Galanos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galanos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (14) Cartwright
Galanos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Cartwright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cartwright is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galanos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Galanos tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cartwright is hanging on to Galanos's back as he tries to escape.
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
Cartwright working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cartwright looking for the RNC.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Cartwright keeps control of the position.
Cartwright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galanos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Galanos can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cian Cartwright!
An out of breath Cian Cartwright 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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