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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bill Blue and David Prior. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Bill Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Prior!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prior tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Prior can't get the takedown.
Bill Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Prior.
Blue has Prior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blue looking for a takedown.
Prior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Prior
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prior in particular looking to stall.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
Prior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blue! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Prior
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to hold on but Prior postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior wants to finish this one by submission but Blue is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prior.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Prior but it's paid off an Blue is forced to tap! Nice work by Prior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Prior!
A victorious David Prior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evan Glascoe and Nikos Giannopoulos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evan Glascoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Giannopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Giannopoulos looking for a takedown.
Giannopoulos wants a takedown.
Giannopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evan Glascoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikos Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glascoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Giannopoulos wants a takedown.
Giannopoulos lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Glascoe (0) vs (2) Giannopoulos
Glascoe has his foot on Giannopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giannopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glascoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glascoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Giannopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glascoe keeping moving, preventing Giannopoulos from controlling successfully.
Giannopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Glascoe.
Glascoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glascoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Glascoe (2) vs (2) Giannopoulos
Glascoe wants to control from the top but Giannopoulos keeps moving.
Giannopoulos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Glascoe rolls with it to try and escape but Giannopoulos cranks on the arm and Glascoe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Giannopoulos!
A less than humble Nikos Giannopoulos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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