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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 101 p4p, 9 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 261 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; George Pedro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pedro rushes Zuma and presses him up against the cage.
Pedro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pedro manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pedro (4) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Pedro looking to control but instead Zuma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zuma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedro content to control rather than advance.
Pedro is trying to control. Zuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pedro pulls his head out easily.
Zuma actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Pedro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zuma! Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (7) vs (0) Zuma
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pedro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Pedro controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pedro (10) vs (0) Zuma
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pedro controlling the positon.
Pedro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zuma tries to escape but Pedro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zuma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pedro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pedro keeps control of the position easily here as Zuma tries to buck him off.
Pedro tries to keep control of the position but Zuma is staying busy.
Pedro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zuma doesn't escape.
Zuma trying to control the hands but Pedro won't let him.
Pedro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro controlling well, preventing Zuma from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Zuma showing good submission defense here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to break free.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pedro controlling the positon.
Pedro has the hooks in. Zuma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pedro looking for the RNC.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma tries to roll but Pedro sticks to his back.
Pedro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zuma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Zuma prevents Pedro from getting a body triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zuma prevents Pedro from getting a body triangle.
Pedro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zuma.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pedro.
Zuma trying to control the hands but Pedro won't let him.
Pedro keeps control of the position easily here as Zuma tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Zuma right now.
What can Zuma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zuma rolls, trying to escape but Pedro keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zuma doesn't escape.
Pedro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Pedro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zuma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to break free.
Pedro tries to keep control of the position but Zuma is staying busy.
Pedro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pedro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zuma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zuma for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro keeps control of the position as Zuma tries to break free.
Pedro has good solid back control here.
Pedro tries to get the hooks in deep but Zuma pushed the leg off.
Zuma is in bad spot here.
Pedro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is persistently looking for the submission but Zuma is defending it well.
Zuma can't escape the position.
Zuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pedro is trying to stick to Zuma's back but Zuma is turning into Pedro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pedro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zuma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pedro (10) vs (2) Zuma
Zuma trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Zuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pedro is pulling down on Zuma's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuma, at least for the moment.
Zuma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pedro (10) vs (5) Zuma
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to control but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pedro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zuma laying and praying for a moment but Pedro takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zuma is thwarting Pedro's attempts to control the position.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Pedro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Pedro keeping control of the position.
Zuma wants to control but Pedro is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedro looking to control.
Zuma trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedro is retaining full guard.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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