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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demian Azevedo (ranked 1948 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1610 p4p, 157 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Demian Azevedo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandit rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo pulls Bandit into guard.
Bandit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandit stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (0) vs (3) Bandit
Bandit working away.
Bandit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Azevedo is looking to reverse the position.
Bandit swings around for an armbar but Azevedo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (2) vs (3) Bandit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit working for a triangle but Azevedo defends it easily.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azevedo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (5) vs (3) Bandit
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
What's Bandit going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bandit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bandit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Azevedo's guard! Nice work there by Bandit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (5) vs (5) Bandit
Azevedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo! Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (5) vs (8) Bandit
Bandit avoids the attempt from Azevedo to control.
Azevedo is trying to escape the mount but Bandit keeps good control and instead manages to take Azevedo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azevedo (5) vs (11) Bandit
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azevedo staying busy and making it hard for Bandit to control.
Bandit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Azevedo is in real trouble here. Bandit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Azevedo is tapping out! Bandit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Bandit!
During a confident post fight interview, The Bandit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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