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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon and Renato Cardoso. Cardoso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samba de Janeiro. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
Cardoso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tonon uses from the top position.
Cardoso trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardoso is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Cardoso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardoso manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Cardoso's guard.
Tonon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (3) vs (0) Cardoso
Cardoso manages to get back to half guard.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardoso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardoso moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Cardoso pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Cardoso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Cardoso.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Cardoso won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Cardoso wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Cardoso trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardoso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tonon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (6) vs (0) Cardoso
Cardoso is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonon's best efforts.
Tonon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonon.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardoso defends it well.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Cardoso is defending the position.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Cardoso defends the submission attempt.
Cardoso is looking to improve his position.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardoso actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso gets full guard.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Cardoso trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Cardoso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso manages to get to full guard.
Cardoso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardoso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonon defends well.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Cardoso looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardoso's guard.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardoso defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardoso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tonon is pushing down on Cardoso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardoso is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardoso! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (9) vs (0) Cardoso
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Cardoso is in no mood to give up.
Cardoso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso regains half guard.
Cardoso wants to get back to full guard.
Cardoso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardoso is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Tonon!
An out of breath Gary Tonon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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