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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rantang Gustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mathieu David!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from David enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. David manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustus (2) vs (0) David
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustus is looking to advance position but David has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustus (2) vs (4) David
David trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustus regains half guard.
Gustus regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.
Gustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gustus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! David paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gustus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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