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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Jay Gatsby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Backlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatsby wants to counter with a clinch but Backlund pushes him away.
Gatsby rushes Backlund and presses him up against the cage.
Backlund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gatsby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Backlund after a bit of a struggle.
Gatsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Backlund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gatsby is pressed up against the cage. Backlund has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gatsby down to the mat. Gatsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Backlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backlund fails with the takedown
and Gatsby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Backlund is working for takedown but Gatsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatsby is trying to drag Backlund to the mat but Backlund just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gatsby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Backlund (0) vs (4) Gatsby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund wants to control but Gatsby postures up.
Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatsby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Backlund will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gatsby trying to control the position but Backlund is working away.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatsby dominates the positioning.
Backlund regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Backlund trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gatsby manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (7) Gatsby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby wants to take Backlund's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is working to get back to half guard.
Gatsby tries to control but Backlund wriggling away.
Gatsby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backlund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to control but Backlund wriggling away.
Backlund tries to improve his position but instead Gatsby has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (0) vs (10) Gatsby
What can Backlund do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gatsby's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund wants to control his opponent's hands but Gatsby gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gatsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Backlund breaks Gatsby's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (2) vs (10) Gatsby
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby has an active guard here but Backlund has managed to pass into half guard.
Backlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gatsby is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to hold on to Backlund's head to control him but Backlund postures up.
Backlund controlling the pace.
Gatsby wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy.
Backlund not doing much here.
Backlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Backlund sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Backlund sits in half guard.
Gatsby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Backlund is proving a slippery customer.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Backlund stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatsby is trying to push Backlund off with his feet but Backlund grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Gatsby's ankles and Gatsby is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bob Backlund!
After the fight, Bob Backlund was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jay Gatsby stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '. |
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