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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10550 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1422 p4p, 204 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (0) Teló
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teló knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman is taking a breather. Teló says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Teló defends it.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Teló is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman trying to control from Teló's half guard. Teló has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Teló trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman controlling the pace.
Roman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Teló wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Teló pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
Teló is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roman stands and throws Teló's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (0) Teló
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teló is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roman (5) vs (4) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Roman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teló wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teló being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teló has picked Roman up and slammed him! Roman can't keep hold of the triangle and Teló manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (7) Teló
Roman is trying to control Teló's posture but Teló avoids it.
Roman tries to bench press Teló off him but Teló keeps the position.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (10) Teló
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Teló is trying to control here but Roman has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman with the active half guard here but Teló passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (13) Teló
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Teló presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (15) Teló
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to improve his position but instead Teló has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roman (5) vs (18) Teló
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló won't let him.
Roman tries to escape but Teló has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teló gets his hands free as Roman looks to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is riding his opponent, not letting Roman buck him off.
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman trying to control the hands but Teló breaks the grip.
Roman is in bad spot here.
Teló controls the action.
Roman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teló prevents Roman from improving his position.
Teló trying to control the pace.
Roman wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Teló has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (21) Teló
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló working away.
Teló wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Teló keeps moving and retains side control.
Teló gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roman (5) vs (23) Teló
Teló mounts Roman! Really nice guard pass there!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló fails to advance to Roman's back.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Teló maintains control.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 23 to 5. |
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