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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Galvao and Buster Kneecap. Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Kodaline - All I Want. Kneecap has chosen SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE as his entrance music. Buster Kneecap told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buster Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kneecap to the ground. Galvao is now in Kneecap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (0) Kneecap
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Kneecap is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap pushes a forearm under Galvao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Kneecap! |
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