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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Selerio and Gary Bishoff. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Selerio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bishoff darts in and clinches Selerio up against the cage.
Selerio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Selerio to the mat. Selerio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Selerio (0) vs (2) Bishoff
Bishoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishoff 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.
Bishoff 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.
Selerio looking for a sweep. Not yet Selerio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff wants to control from the top but Selerio keeps moving.
Bishoff looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff advances to half guard.
Selerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selerio wants to control but Bishoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
Bishoff is pressing down on Selerio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selerio is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Bishoff seems content to control.
Selerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff controlling the pace.
Selerio is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Selerio trying to control here.
Bishoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Selerio wants to improve his position but Bishoff is controlling well.
Bishoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Selerio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishoff in particular looking to stall.
Bishoff is keen to just control but Selerio is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is taking a breather. Selerio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Selerio is refusing to be controlled, as Bishoff sits in half guard.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Selerio is looking for a sweep. Bishoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishoff not doing much here.
Let's hope that Bishoff has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Selerio tries to get to full guard but Bishoff has control of the leg.
Bishoff maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Selerio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bishoff has cracked it and Selerio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bishoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Bishoff! |
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