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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kevin Sanders and Arrin Mccreth . 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arrin Mccreth !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mccreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccreth ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccreth no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mccreth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mccreth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mccreth ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanders (0) vs (4) Mccreth
Mccreth wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
Sanders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccreth is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccreth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders keeping control of the position.
Sanders trying to control but Mccreth postures up.
Mccreth is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccreth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (0) vs (7) Mccreth
Sanders is looking to get to half guard.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Mccreth takes Sanders's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanders is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (0) vs (10) Mccreth
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccreth has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sanders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccreth trying to control momentarily.
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mccreth 's arms.
Mccreth looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the action but Mccreth just sinks the hooks in.
Sanders tries to escape but Mccreth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mccreth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sanders is in bad spot here.
Mccreth avoiding Sanders 's attempts to control his hands.
Mccreth is trying to stick to Sanders's back but Sanders is turning into Mccreth . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mccreth 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sanders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (10) Mccreth
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mccreth working for submissions but it's allowed Sanders to get to half guard.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Mccreth is working away.
Sanders prevents Mccreth from improving his position.
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccreth is not content to let Sanders control the position.
Sanders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mccreth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanders in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mccreth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Sanders! |
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