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LACC Season 2 - First Round PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6829 p4p, 137 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24571 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Santana and move into the clinch.
Santana wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana pulls guard effortlessly.
Santana working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is trying to hold Watson in close to prevent damage but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Santana is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
Watson wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Santana wants to sweep but Watson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (3) vs (0) Santana
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face as Watson controls the position.
Santana is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Santana is looking to reverse the position.
Santana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (5) vs (0) Santana
Santana is trying to reverse the position but instead Watson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Watson (8) vs (0) Santana
Santana is keeping busy.
Santana fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Santana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Watson's guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (8) vs (2) Santana
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (10) vs (2) Santana
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (13) vs (2) Santana
Santana stops Watson from passing to mount.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santana! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (15) vs (2) Santana
Watson trying to control but Santana is having none of it.
Santana is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Watson (18) vs (2) Santana
Watson keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
Watson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Santana is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Watson!
Percy Watson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Percy Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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