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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9460 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blake (4) vs (0) Roman
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman is letting Blake control him for a moment.
Roman struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roman is trying to improve his position.
Roman is trying to control Blake's posture but Blake avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake gets to mount! Roman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (6) vs (0) Roman
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blake content just to control the position here.
Roman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blake is staying active.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to isolate an arm here. Roman doesn't see it coming and as Blake extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Michael Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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