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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwasi Enin (ranked 10136 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kwasi Enin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Enin shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enin drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Enin
Enin pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Enin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Enin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enin pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enin wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Enin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Enin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz has his foot on Enin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enin works his way back into a safe position though.
Enin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Enin seems to be looking for submissions.
Enin wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Enin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enin is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Enin keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Enin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Enin wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Enin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enin trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Enin trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Enin lying in Diaz's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Diaz decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Enin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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