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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gerard Geeson and Daniel Wagner. Geeson comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Bloodline. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gerard Geeson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wagner takes the fight into the clinch.
Geeson can't get the takedown.
Geeson goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wagner pushes Geeson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wagner gets control of Geeson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wagner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wagner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geeson drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Geeson off! Geeson jumps back into Wagner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner has his hands on Geeson's head, controlling the position.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geeson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wagner has his foot on Geeson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geeson works his way back into a safe position though.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geeson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wagner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wagner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geeson (0) vs (2) Wagner
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Geeson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geeson (2) vs (2) Wagner
Wagner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geeson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Geeson defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner controlling Geeson's posture.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wagner controls Geeson momentarily but Geeson frees himself.
Geeson drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Geeson off! Geeson jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geeson being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Geeson from controlling successfully.
Geeson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Geeson trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geeson stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Geeson from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wagner working for a triangle but Geeson defends it easily.
Geeson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Geeson trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagner looking to control.
Geeson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wagner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Geeson from controlling successfully.
Wagner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Geeson is fighting to break Wagner's control of his arms but Wagner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Geeson trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner pulls Geeson in close to prevent any damage.
Geeson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Geeson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Geeson trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
Geeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Geeson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wagner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Geeson has Wagner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geeson (2) vs (4) Wagner
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Geeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Geeson is keeping the position.
Geeson pushes a forearm under Wagner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wagner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerard Geeson! |
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