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Grapplefest 5 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Original (ranked 3620 p4p, 392 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3638 p4p, 381 weight class). Giacomo Modena has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Trash Original! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Modena moves into the clinch.
Modena has clasped his hands together around Original's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Original (0) vs (4) Modena
Original is trying to control Modena's posture but Modena avoids it.
Original gets back to half guard.
Original is not content to let Modena control the position.
Modena keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Modena is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original trying to control from the bottom.
Original is trying to get back to full guard.
Modena works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Original (0) vs (7) Modena
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Original is trying to escape the mount.
Original is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Modena looking to control and managing it successfully.
Original is desperately trying to improve his position but Modena has a good base and remains in mount.
Modena controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Original is looking to improve his position but Modena isn't that keen on the idea.
Original is working hard here to advance position.
Modena swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Original is now in Modena's guard. A big mistake from Modena there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (2) vs (7) Modena
Modena trying to keep a closed guard but Original is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modena is adopting a defensive guard.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (2) vs (9) Modena
Modena is thwarting Original's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Original wants to get back to full guard.
Original won't allow Modena to pass to mount.
Modena keeps trying to improve his position.
Modena is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Modena is looking for a kimura but Original is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Modena to get the leverage.
Original might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Modena not doing much here.
Modena stalling away here and it's allowed Original to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Original throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Modena trying to control the position from guard on top but Original is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Modena manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (4) vs (9) Modena
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Modena has his foot on Original's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Original works his way back into a safe position though.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Original stopping the sweep attempt from Modena.
Original stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Modena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Original controls from within his opponent's guard.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Modena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modena working for a triangle but Original defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Original looking to pass the guard.
Modena is trying to keep Original in close.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Modena wants to sweep here but Original controlling him for the moment.
Modena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Original can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Modena holds on and takes a little breather.
Modena trying to control the position.
Original pushing down on Modena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Original seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Modena is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trash Original!
An out of breath Trash Original thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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