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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Volkan Xhaka and Mehdi Rouhani. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mehdi Rouhani!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Xhaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rouhani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xhaka (4) vs (0) Rouhani
Rouhani struggling a bit here.
Rouhani prevents Xhaka from moving into mount.
Rouhani is looking to reverse the position.
Xhaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rouhani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Rouhani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rouhani is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhani is still trying to improve position.
Xhaka wants to control but Rouhani is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouhani is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Xhaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rouhani! Score +2 for reaching mount: Xhaka (6) vs (0) Rouhani
Xhaka takes Rouhani's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rouhani is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Xhaka (9) vs (0) Rouhani
Xhaka is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rouhani taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Xhaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volkan Xhaka! |
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