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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Alireza (ranked 25225 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seng Goku (ranked 6603 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Seng Goku enters the cage!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Alireza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seng Goku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alireza doesn't manage to clinch there - Goku circles away.
Goku with the counter takedown but Alireza avoids it easily.
Alireza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alireza's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alireza (0) vs (2) Goku
Goku advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alireza (0) vs (5) Goku
Goku moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alireza (0) vs (7) Goku
Goku mounts Alireza! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alireza has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alireza (0) vs (10) Goku
Alireza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goku on the ground.
Goku has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Alireza is in real trouble here. Goku gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Alireza is tapping out! Goku wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seng Goku! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steffen Baier (ranked 8259 p4p, 303 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 8861 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Steffen Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Baier. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Baier stuffs the takedown.
Chandler pushes Baier up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Steffen Baier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chandler.
Baier lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baier (2) vs (0) Chandler
Baier passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Baier (5) vs (0) Chandler
Baier is working to tighten his grip on Chandler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chandler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baier is really squeezing tight and eventually Chandler passes out! Baier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steffen Baier!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'. |
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