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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Janaka Maha (ranked 6167 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roberts (ranked 6443 p4p, 650 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Janaka Maha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robby Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maha (0) vs (4) Roberts
Roberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maha is looking for a sweep.
Roberts happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Maha is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura but Maha is defending well.
Roberts controlling the position.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maha, who protects the arm well.
Roberts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maha is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working to tighten his grip on Maha's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maha has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roberts is really squeezing tight and eventually Maha passes out! Roberts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robby Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Robby Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Janaka Maha was interviewed post fight and said 'Such is Life'. |
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