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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 3289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Johnson (ranked 2357 p4p, 308 weight class). Colucci kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Le temps des cerises. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai Theme. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Terry Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Colucci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colucci clinches with his opponent.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Colucci (0) vs (2) Johnson
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Colucci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Colucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci is looking to cinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Colucci's body to avoid the submission. Colucci has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Colucci arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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