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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gracko Roman and Watsz Mawe. On his way into the cage it seems that Gracko Roman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gracko Roman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gracko Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and pushes Mawe back into the cage.
Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mawe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Mawe sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mawe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Mawe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Mawe wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawe is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Roman with the active half guard here but Mawe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (3) Mawe
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Mawe is staying tight to Roman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is letting Mawe control him for a moment.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roman tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Roman manages to get back to half guard.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mawe is tapping! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gracko Roman! |
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