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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Gee (ranked 5176 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 17617 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Ganador has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Luis Ganador is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Gee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Luis Ganador!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gee (2) vs (0) Ganador
Ganador looks winded!
Gee wants to pass the guard but Ganador is defending well.
Gee is looking for a kimura here.
Gee is looking to advance position but Ganador won't allow it.
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.
Gee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganador doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee trying to control the action but Ganador is working from the bottom.
Gee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gee (5) vs (0) Ganador
Gee is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gee wants to control the pace but Ganador is squirming around nicely.
Gee controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ganador is holding on tight.
Ganador has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Gee (8) vs (0) Ganador
Gee looking for the choke from the back.
Ganador showing good submission defense here.
Gee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ganador has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee is not going to allow Ganador to sit and survive in this position.
Gee is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganador is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ganador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ganador knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ganador for a finish.
Gee tightening his grip on Ganador, looking for the choke.
Gee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gee tightening his grip on Ganador, looking for the choke.
Gee working for the choke.
Ganador prevents Gee from getting a body triangle.
Ganador defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gee looking for the choke but no joy.
Ganador preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gee.
Gee not allowing Ganador to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ganador defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ganador has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganador is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gee looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ganador is controlling Gee 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gee (8) vs (2) Ganador
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ganador drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gee (12) vs (2) Ganador
Gee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganador is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gee working away.
Gee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ganador, who protects the arm well.
Gee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ganador, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ganador knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gee tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gee (14) vs (2) Ganador
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gee takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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