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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lethal Larry and Tatton Chantry. Larry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Promise Man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lethal Larry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Larry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Larry (4) vs (0) Chantry
Chantry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chantry looking for a sweep but Larry has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (6) vs (0) Chantry
Larry prevents Chantry from getting the reversal.
Larry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chantry is looking to escape.
Chantry tries to hold on but Larry pushes him away.
Larry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry wants to take Chantry's back here but Chantry is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chantry is looking to improve his position but Larry isn't that keen on the idea.
Larry trying to control but Chantry is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chantry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chantry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (6) vs (2) Chantry
Chantry wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Larry is keeping the position.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry is stalling in the full guard.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
Chantry controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chantry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Larry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry controlling from the top position.
Larry working a defensive guard but Chantry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (6) vs (5) Chantry
Larry is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Larry looks to move to half guard but instead Chantry has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (6) vs (7) Chantry
Chantry moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Larry (6) vs (10) Chantry
Chantry has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Larry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Larry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chantry.
Larry fending off the submission attempt from Chantry.
Larry tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Larry is working hard here to advance position.
Chantry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Larry.
Chantry has managed to slip his arm under Larry's chin. This could be all over... yep, Larry is tapping out! Submission win for Chantry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatton Chantry!
Post fight, Tatton Chantry stared into the camera and said 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'. |
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