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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan and Biggie Shackleton. Biggie Shackleton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleton closes the distance and pushes Madakassan back into the cage.
Madakassan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shackleton to keep the fight standing.
Madakassan pulls guard successfully.
Madakassan has his foot on Shackleton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleton works his way back into a safe position though.
Shackleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Madakassan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shackleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shackleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shackleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madakassan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton 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.
Shackleton won't allow Madakassan to sweep him here.
Madakassan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madakassan controls Shackleton momentarily but Shackleton frees himself.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madakassan has his foot on Shackleton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleton works his way back into a safe position though.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
Shackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madakassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shackleton has managed to get both his arms back between Madakassan's legs - danger averted.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Madakassan keeps moving.
Shackleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Shackleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shackleton 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.
Shackleton 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.
Madakassan working for a triangle but Shackleton defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Madakassan is looking for a triangle but Shackleton pushes his legs off easily.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton trying to control but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Shackleton wants to pass the guard but Madakassan is keeping the position.
Shackleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
Shackleton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shackleton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shackleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Madakassan is retaining full guard.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Madakassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan keeping full guard, as Shackleton tries to pass.
Madakassan has his foot on Shackleton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleton works his way back into a safe position though.
Madakassan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Madakassan is retaining full guard.
Shackleton is posturing up here but Madakassan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shackleton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shackleton has to tap! Slick submission there by Madakassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moloch Madakassan!
Our winner, Moloch Madakassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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