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CACC 47 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 22526 p4p, 144 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6262 p4p, 127 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood forces O Rourke back against the ropes and clinches.
Northwood manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northwood has O Rourke pulled in close to control his posture.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Northwood keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Northwood holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment.
O Rourke trying to control but Northwood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Northwood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
O Rourke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
O Rourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Northwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Northwood has hold of O Rourke's arm. He's looking for a kimura. O Rourke seems comfortable defending it but Northwood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! O Rourke is real pain and he's forced to tap out! O Rourke is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Northwood couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colton Northwood!
In his post fight interview, Colton Northwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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