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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 5331 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hernandez (ranked 7963 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mitchell Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Om moves out of range.
Om feinted with a counter takedown.
Om gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Om wants to take the fight to the mat but Hernandez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Om to the mat.
Om sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om content to stall in guard here.
Om trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Om forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Om is controlling the pace.
Om looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Om is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Om with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Om moves into full mount! Hernandez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (3) vs (0) Hernandez
Om takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Om (6) vs (0) Hernandez
Om is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hernandez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hernandez for a finish.
Hernandez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Om's arms.
Hernandez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Om gets his way!
Om has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om avoiding Hernandez 's attempts to control his hands.
Hernandez is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Om gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Hernandez is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Om is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ganesha Om! |
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