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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Lee (ranked 6426 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Vela (ranked 4187 p4p, 454 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Titties and Coke "subliminal messages" blaring out of the sound system. Chuck Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Vela!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee is working for takedown but Vela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has his foot on Vela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vela works his way back into a safe position though.
Vela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vela drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vela has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Vela
Our spies down at at Top Gun Academy inform us that Vela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vela is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Vela! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manu Tau (ranked 4957 p4p, 476 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 4891 p4p, 464 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manu Tau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters dives in and grabs Tau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tau pushes down on Walters's head and hops out.
Walters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tau (0) vs (4) Walters
Tau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tau tries to improve position but can't.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walters tries for a kimura but Tau is defending well.
Tau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Walters 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.
Walters is looking for a kimura but Tau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tau (4) vs (4) Walters
Tau looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters tries to escape the position.
Tau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tau working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Tau has managed to slip his arm under Walters's chin. This could be all over... yep, Walters is tapping out! Submission win for Tau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manu Tau! |
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