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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1991 p4p, 246 weight class) and DJ Augustus (ranked 822 p4p, 112 weight class). Mangrove comes to the cage accompanied by https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0. Alka Mangrove had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Augustus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mangrove (0) vs (2) Augustus
Mangrove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augustus pulls his head out easily.
Mangrove is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Augustus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Well, if Augustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Well, if Augustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is pressing down on Augustus 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mangrove's guard.
Augustus seems to be working for a kimura but Mangrove defends the submission attempt.
Mangrove is positioning himself well to prevent Augustus advancing to mount.
Augustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Augustus is keen to just control but Mangrove is a slippery customer.
Augustus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mangrove defends it well.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Augustus is looking to advance position but Mangrove won't allow it.
Mangrove is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augustus 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augustus 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mangrove (4) vs (2) Augustus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus just trying to survive but Mangrove is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Augustus is trying to defend against the choke here but Mangrove has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mangrove Tightens the hold and Augustus taps out furiously! Mangrove displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alka Mangrove!
Alka Mangrove thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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