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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baristen Selmy (ranked 3301 p4p, 402 weight class) and Oscar Chow (ranked 7728 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Chow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight 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; Baristen Selmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Chow!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chow. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Selmy (0) vs (4) Chow
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Selmy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selmy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (4) vs (4) Chow
Selmy working for a choke but Chow reverses nicely into Selmy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (4) vs (6) Chow
Selmy has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Selmy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chow escapes and throws Selmy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (4) vs (9) Chow
You can see the frustration on Selmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Chow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (8) vs (9) Chow
Chow breaks Selmy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (8) vs (11) Chow
Selmy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chow frees his head nicely. Oh but Selmy has switched to an armbar! Chow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Baristen Selmy! |
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