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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Tardferrus (ranked 6885 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 1825 p4p, 228 weight class). Tardferrus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Headstrong "Trapt". The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Enter Sandman . Ra Tardferrus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ra Tardferrus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGuire drives through and clinches with Tardferrus against the cage.
McGuire has Tardferrus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGuire pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tardferrus tumbling to the mat - McGuire dives into Tardferrus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tardferrus (0) vs (2) McGuire
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tardferrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tardferrus looking for a guillotine here but McGuire defends easily.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that McGuire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from McGuire.
Tardferrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGuire defends it easily.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire controlling from the top position.
Tardferrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tardferrus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tardferrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGuire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tardferrus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Tardferrus's legs - danger averted.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tardferrus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard.
Tardferrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire is continuing to stall.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
Tardferrus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tardferrus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
Tardferrus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tardferrus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire is sitting in close to Tardferrus's body. Tardferrus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGuire is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGuire is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tardferrus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ra Tardferrus! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1704 p4p, 198 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3554 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Bam Bam has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Joey Bam Bam looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ubungu Bamboo Face! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bam Bam looks winded!
Bamboo Face jumps into guard, dragging Bam Bam to the mat.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (0) Bam Bam
Bamboo Face controlling the action here.
Bamboo Face's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Bamboo Face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bam Bam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bamboo Face is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bamboo Face is looking for a kimura but Bam Bam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bamboo Face to get the leverage.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working for a submission of some sort.
Bamboo Face performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (5) vs (0) Bam Bam
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bamboo Face fails to take his opponent's back.
Bamboo Face controlling from the full mount.
Bamboo Face working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bamboo Face's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bamboo Face controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working for a guillotine from mount but Bam Bam frees his head quite easily.
Bamboo Face controlling his opponent.
Bamboo Face working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bamboo Face looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face takes Bam Bam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bam Bam is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (8) vs (0) Bam Bam
Bamboo Face looking for the choke from the back.
Bamboo Face patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bam Bam is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bamboo Face gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bam Bam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bamboo Face looking for the choke but no joy.
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Good control from Bamboo Face.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bam Bam defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bam Bam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bamboo Face working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bam Bam showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Bamboo Face looking for the RNC.
Bamboo Face working for a choke but Bam Bam is defending well.
Bamboo Face really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bam Bam.
Bamboo Face working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bam Bam's body.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is persistently looking for the submission but Bam Bam is defending it well.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bam Bam defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bamboo Face takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ubungu Bamboo Face made sure he mentioned OLIMPO, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robin Olsen (ranked 1701 p4p, 219 weight class) and Ken Tanaka (ranked 2628 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robin Olsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Olsen in a clinch.
Tanaka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Olsen (0) vs (4) Tanaka
Olsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Olsen is looking to regain half guard here but Tanaka keeps moving and retains side control.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Olsen is looking for a sweep.
Olsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Olsen won't allow it.
Olsen moves into full guard.
Tanaka stands and throws Olsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (0) vs (7) Tanaka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen regains half guard.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to take a breather but Olsen is having none of it.
Tanaka wants to free his trapped foot but Olsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Olsen wants to improve his position but Tanaka is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka forces his way into half guard.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olsen keeps working.
Olsen is pressing down on Tanaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (0) vs (10) Tanaka
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Olsen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Olsen (0) vs (12) Tanaka
Olsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tanaka.
Tanaka wants to take his opponent's back but Olsen doesn't allow it.
Tanaka prevents Olsen from getting the reversal.
Olsen is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka has control of Olsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Olsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tanaka trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tanaka with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Olsen is trying to escape the mount.
Olsen gets back to half guard.
Olsen manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Olsen is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (0) vs (15) Tanaka
Tanaka has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Olsen (0) vs (17) Tanaka
Tanaka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Olsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka works to advance to full mount. Olsen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Olsen (0) vs (19) Tanaka
Olsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (2) vs (19) Tanaka
Olsen passes into half guard.
Olsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Olsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanaka sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.
Olsen is looking for a kimura but Tanaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olsen to get the leverage.
Olsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka gets full guard.
Olsen drops back looking for a leg! Tanaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanaka manages to kick Olsen off! Olsen jumps back into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka is pulling down on Olsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Olsen, at least for the moment.
Olsen postures up.
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olsen is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Olsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (5) vs (19) Tanaka
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olsen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tanaka is trying to escape and Olsen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tanaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Olsen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Olsen! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 1530 p4p, 19 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 3859 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Good Times. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pope Drunkizkus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drunkizkus has closed the distance and engaged Bear in a clinch.
Drunkizkus decides to pull guard.
Drunkizkus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Drunkizkus looking to control.
Bear has gone for a leg lock! Drunkizkus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bear's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drunkizkus (2) vs (0) Bear
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drunkizkus is one step ahead there.
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drunkizkus (2) vs (2) Bear
Drunkizkus trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear stays in close to Drunkizkus's body and controls the position.
Drunkizkus is controlling Bear's posture.
Drunkizkus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working for a kimura but Drunkizkus is defending it quite comfortably.
Drunkizkus looking for subs from the bottom but Bear mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drunkizkus (2) vs (5) Bear
Bear avoids the attempt from Drunkizkus to control.
Drunkizkus regains half guard.
Bear wants to take a breather but Drunkizkus is having none of it.
Drunkizkus wants to control but Bear is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bear is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drunkizkus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that Bear has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Drunkizkus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drunkizkus (4) vs (5) Bear
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drunkizkus (4) vs (7) Bear
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drunkizkus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Drunkizkus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drunkizkus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bear has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drunkizkus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bear is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drunkizkus pulls down on the head and he's put Bear to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Thomspon 90%, into his post fight interview. |
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