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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 17726 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 6183 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luis Ganador! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganador manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crazyhorse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganador drives through and clinches with Crazyhorse against the cage.
Crazyhorse can't get the takedown.
Crazyhorse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ganador fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luis Ganador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ganador. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ganador (4) vs (0) Crazyhorse
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Crazyhorse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crazyhorse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Ganador tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ganador stalls from top position.
Ganador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganador has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ganador (6) vs (0) Crazyhorse
Ganador controlling his opponent.
Ganador has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ganador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Ganador is having none of it.
Ganador content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador takes Crazyhorse's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ganador (9) vs (0) Crazyhorse
Ganador has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crazyhorse's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganador sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Crazyhorse taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luis Ganador!
After the fight, Luis Ganador was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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