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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and De Janeiro. De Janeiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Janeiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Janeiro
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nada pushes down on Janeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Nada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nada seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada moves into full mount! Janeiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (5) vs (0) Janeiro
Janeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nada controlling the pace for now.
Janeiro wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Janeiro can't escape the position.
Nada tries to control but Janeiro wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nada extends the arm and Janeiro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras. |
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