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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor and Dilon Goncalves. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Connor gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Connor prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Goncalves gets full guard.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor is looking to advance position but Goncalves has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (2) vs (4) Goncalves
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Goncalves's guard. A big mistake from Goncalves there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (4) Goncalves
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Goncalves is trying to keep Connor in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goncalves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goncalves has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (6) Goncalves
Connor keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goncalves passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Goncalves
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Connor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is working to tighten his grip on Connor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Connor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Goncalves is really squeezing tight and eventually Connor passes out! Goncalves breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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