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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 2766 p4p, 303 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 6831 p4p, 0 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makossa shoots in but no luck this time.
Strawberry moves into the clinch.
Strawberry jumps guard and drags Makossa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makossa defends it easily.
Makossa wants to control from the top but Strawberry keeps moving.
Makossa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (0) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry sneaks back into half guard.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry won't allow Makossa to pass to mount.
Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Makossa has control of the leg.
Makossa trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Strawberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry gets full guard.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa drops back looking for a leg! Strawberry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strawberry manages to kick Makossa off! Makossa jumps back into Strawberry's guard.
Makossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strawberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makossa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makossa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa trying to move into half guard but instead Strawberry has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (2) vs (3) Makossa
Strawberry looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makossa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makossa's guard.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa is defending against the submission attempts here by Strawberry.
Makossa wants to control but Strawberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makossa tries to roll over but Strawberry keeps him under control.
Makossa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strawberry is working for a kimura but Makossa is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makossa sees it coming and defends easily.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa looking for submissions off his back.
Makossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Strawberry is controlling well.
Makossa manages to get to full guard.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strawberry is aware though and is defending well.
Makossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makossa is tightening it up a little... Strawberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Strawberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Strawberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Soul Makossa!
Soul Makossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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