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Rise of an EMPIRE PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5694 p4p, 622 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9844 p4p, 857 weight class). Greco Roman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drakov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drakov (0) vs (2) Roman
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Drakov keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov looking for subs from the bottom but Roman mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (0) vs (5) Roman
Drakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drakov tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
Drakov is trying to reverse the position but instead Roman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (0) vs (8) Roman
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roman controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working hard here to advance position.
Drakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Roman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Roman biding his time, controlling Drakov.
Drakov tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drakov is really stuck here.
Good control from Roman.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is hanging on to Drakov's back as he tries to escape.
Roman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drakov doesn't escape.
Drakov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Roman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drakov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Drakov is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drakov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov just trying to survive but Roman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Drakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Drakov is trying to break free.
Roman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Drakov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Roman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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