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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judge LaCrosse (ranked 2891 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lothar Lothall (ranked 9080 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Judge LaCrosse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lothar Lothall! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? LaCrosse gets a clinch. LaCrosse prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaCrosse gets control of Lothall's arms and successfully pulls guard. LaCrosse will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. LaCrosse being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lothall drops back, looking for a kneebar! LaCrosse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LaCrosse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LaCrosse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LaCrosse (4) vs (0) Lothall We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothall tries to get back to half guard but can't. LaCrosse taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lothall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaCrosse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here. Lothall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lothall struggling a bit here. Lothall is looking for a sweep. Lothall keeps trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lothall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse staying calm. You can see the frustration on Lothall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lothall is trying to escape the position but LaCrosse is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lothall is trying to control LaCrosse's posture but LaCrosse avoids it. Lothall manages to get back to half guard. Lothall tries to roll over but LaCrosse keeps him under control. LaCrosse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Lothall actively working from the bottom here. Lothall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lothall tries to get to full guard but LaCrosse has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse not doing much here.
LaCrosse prevents Lothall from improving his position. Lothall trying to get back to full guard but LaCrosse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: LaCrosse (7) vs (0) Lothall Lothall tries to control the position but LaCrosse now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: LaCrosse (10) vs (0) Lothall Lothall tries to roll but LaCrosse sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse controlling from the back. LaCrosse keeps control of the position as Lothall tries to break free.
LaCrosse just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
LaCrosse is hanging on to Lothall's back as he tries to escape.
LaCrosse is riding his opponent, not letting Lothall buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse is hanging on to Lothall's back as he tries to escape.
Lothall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by LaCrosse.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse continues to stall. Lothall is in bad spot here.
LaCrosse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lothall doesn't escape. Lothall is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Lothall is trying to break free.
What can Lothall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
LaCrosse is trying to stick to Lothall's back but Lothall is turning into LaCrosse. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in LaCrosse's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lothall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LaCrosse (10) vs (2) Lothall Lothall is fighting to break LaCrosse's control of his arms but LaCrosse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. LaCrosse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lothall drops back, looking for a kneebar! LaCrosse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LaCrosse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LaCrosse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LaCrosse (14) vs (2) Lothall Lothall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaCrosse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Lothall is looking to regain half guard here but LaCrosse keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Lothall sneaks back into half guard. Lothall looks winded! Lothall tries to get to full guard but LaCrosse has control of the leg. Lothall is trying to control but LaCrosse passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: LaCrosse (17) vs (2) Lothall Lothall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. LaCrosse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lothall's shoulder. That is not cool. Lothall is trying to improve his position. LaCrosse controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Lothall wants to control but LaCrosse postures up. Lothall is trying to escape the position but LaCrosse is controlling the position. Lothall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaCrosse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Lothall's face as LaCrosse controls the position. Lothall tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! LaCrosse takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilfred Wilkinson (ranked 7162 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 7399 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by Moonmen - Rick and Morty. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wilfred Wilkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Vesa Asikainen! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Nice takedown defense from Asikainen. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt. Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkinson sprawls well. Wilkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asikainen gets slowly back to his feet. Asikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and Asikainen ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Asikainen keeps it at a distance. Asikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilkinson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wilkinson (0) vs (4) Asikainen Wilkinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilkinson tries to get out of the position. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Asikainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilkinson is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Asikainen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Asikainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkinson, who protects the arm well. Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working. Asikainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkinson, who protects the arm well. Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working. Wilkinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asikainen is working for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilkinson trying to control but Asikainen postures up.
Wilkinson tries to roll over but Asikainen keeps him under control. Asikainen is working for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asikainen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wilkinson (0) vs (7) Asikainen Wilkinson can't escape the position.
Asikainen trying to control but Wilkinson is having none of it. Wilkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilkinson is working hard here to advance position. Asikainen fails to move to back control. Wilkinson is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Asikainen wants to control the pace but Wilkinson is squirming around nicely. Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but Wilkinson doesn't allow it. Wilkinson wants to hold on but Asikainen pushes him away. Asikainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Wilkinson defends it well. Asikainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Asikainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilkinson is surviving well by controlling Asikainen's body position as best he can. Asikainen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wilkinson reaches up to try and control the position but Asikainen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wilkinson rolls and tries to escape and now Asikainen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wilkinson (0) vs (10) Asikainen Asikainen tightening his grip on Wilkinson, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Asikainen looking for the choke from the back. Asikainen looking for the choke but no joy. Asikainen looking to break Wilkinson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilkinson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Asikainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Wilkinson breaks Asikainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (2) vs (10) Asikainen Asikainen wants to sweep but no luck. Wilkinson is looking to advance position but Asikainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wilkinson (2) vs (14) Asikainen Asikainen has control of Wilkinson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilkinson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Asikainen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wilkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wilkinson shrugs it off. Asikainen avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control. Wilkinson tries to reverse the position but Asikainen maintains control. Wilkinson tries to hold on but Asikainen pushes him away. Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Asikainen avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control. Asikainen wants to take Wilkinson's back but he can't do it this time. Wilkinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Asikainen looking to control but Wilkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Asikainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Wilkinson working to try and regain half guard.
Asikainen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Asikainen wants to control the action but instead Wilkinson gets a body lock and reverses into Asikainen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (4) vs (14) Asikainen Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Asikainen seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture. Wilkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wilkinson is looking to pass into half guard but Asikainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asikainen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (4) vs (16) Asikainen
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wilkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Asikainen from controlling successfully. Asikainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asikainen has Wilkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (6) vs (16) Asikainen Wilkinson trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Asikainen is pulling down on Wilkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilkinson, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wilkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Asikainen has control of Wilkinson's left arm, preventing Wilkinson from doing any damage. Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position. Asikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkinson defends it easily. Asikainen keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson looking to pass the guard. Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilkinson looking to pass the guard. Asikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Asikainen controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Asikainen is staying active underneath Wilkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Asikainen is trying to control but can't.
Wilkinson is pressing down on Asikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asikainen is holding on for now. Wilkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wilkinson is controlling the pace.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Asikainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asikainen tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg. Asikainen gets full guard. Wilkinson has gone for a leg lock! Asikainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wilkinson (6) vs (18) Asikainen Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Asikainen wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Asikainen wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bill Blue (ranked 10095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tchort Abbadon (ranked 7736 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tchort Abbadon! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Blue darts in and clinches Abbadon up against the cage. Blue is trying to drag Abbadon to the mat but Abbadon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Blue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbadon pulls him back up using the underhooks. Abbadon tries to score a body lock takedown but Blue shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbadon is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abbadon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blue prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abbadon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle. Abbadon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abbadon wants to clinch. Abbadon moves into the clinch. Abbadon stops a takedown attempt from Blue.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbadon is defending well. Blue is trying to trip Abbadon. He has hold of a leg but Abbadon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blue persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Abbadon Abbadon has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though. Abbadon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abbadon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blue won't allow Abbadon to sweep him here. Abbadon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Abbadon working for submissions but it's allowed Blue to get to half guard.
Blue prevents Abbadon from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blue is looking to advance position but Abbadon won't allow it. Abbadon tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control. Abbadon trying to control but Blue postures up.
Abbadon wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abbadon on the ground. Abbadon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abbadon. Abbadon has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abbadon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abbadon looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbadon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue has managed to get both his arms back between Abbadon's legs - danger averted. Abbadon controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself. Abbadon wants to sweep but no luck. Abbadon trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Abbadon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abbadon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Abbadon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blue has passed into half guard!
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Abbadon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Abbadon manages to get to full guard.
Abbadon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Abbadon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Abbadon Blue won't allow Abbadon to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Abbadon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abbadon Abbadon has control of Blue's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blue regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abbadon is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Abbadon extends the arm and Blue is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tchort Abbadon! Tchort Abbadon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bucky Breepinyete (ranked 6849 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 9365 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhicky Whysocki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bucky Breepinyete! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhicky Whysocki! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Breepinyete decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breepinyete (2) vs (0) Whysocki Whysocki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whysocki. Breepinyete stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whysocki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Whysocki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Breepinyete has gone for a leg lock! Whysocki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breepinyete's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breepinyete (2) vs (2) Whysocki Breepinyete might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom. Breepinyete trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whysocki postures up.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breepinyete is retaining full guard. Whysocki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whysocki looking to pass the guard. Whysocki is still trying to improve position. Whysocki wants to control from the top but Breepinyete keeps moving. Breepinyete is trying to keep Whysocki in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom. Breepinyete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breepinyete is retaining full guard. Whysocki forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whysocki wants to take a breather but Breepinyete is having none of it. Breepinyete is trying to get back to full guard. Whysocki is trying to control the action in half guard but Breepinyete is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whysocki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breepinyete haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Breepinyete manages to get to full guard.
Breepinyete is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whysocki is aware though and is defending well. Breepinyete keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully. Breepinyete has Whysocki pulled in close to control his posture. Breepinyete trying to keep a closed guard but Whysocki is proving a slippery customer.
Breepinyete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whysocki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom. Breepinyete keeping full guard, as Whysocki tries to pass. Breepinyete controlling Whysocki's posture. Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Whysocki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Breepinyete has locked up a guillotine! Breepinyete's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Whysocki is holding on here and Breepinyete must be using up a lot of energy. Whysocki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Breepinyete gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bucky Breepinyete! |
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