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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Lethal Larry. The crowd seem to be enjoying Larry's choice of entrance music: Promise Man. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lethal Larry!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Backlund darts in looking for a takedown but Larry gets double underhooks and turns Backlund into the cage.
Larry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Larry gets underhooks to prevent Backlund's takedown attempt.
Larry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larry is keeping the position for now.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Larry working for a triangle but Backlund defends it easily.
Larry is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Backlund rolls with it to try and escape but Larry cranks on the arm and Backlund is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lethal Larry!
Lethal Larry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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