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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 6407 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado dives in and scores a takedown into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Machado
Starseed is pulling down on Machado's head. It's preventing any offense from Machado, at least for the moment.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starseed pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Starseed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Starseed is controlling Machado's posture.
Starseed can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Starseed defending well.
Starseed is positioning himself well to prevent Machado advancing to mount.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Machado is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Starseed reverses the position - he's now on top in Machado's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Machado
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado keeps trying to improve his position.
Machado working a defensive guard but Starseed manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (2) Machado
Machado struggling a bit here.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado being controlled for a moment.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Machado is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
Starseed wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controls the position.
Machado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Starseed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to get back to full guard but Starseed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (2) Machado
Machado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machado tries to hold on but Starseed postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking to control but Machado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado is trying to reverse the position but instead Starseed has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (11) vs (2) Machado
Machado tries to escape the position.
Starseed biding his time, controlling Machado.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machado breaks Starseed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (11) vs (4) Machado
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starseed wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (11) vs (7) Machado
Starseed prevents Machado from improving position.
Starseed is not content to let Machado control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado controlling from side mount.
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Starseed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Starseed. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (15) vs (7) Machado
Machado regains half guard there - taking advantage of Starseed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Machado trying to control here.
Starseed prevents Machado from improving his position.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machado wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Machado wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (18) vs (7) Machado
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Starseed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machado is trying to reverse the position but instead Starseed has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (21) vs (7) Machado
Machado is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed has good solid back control here.
Machado wants to control his opponent's hands but Starseed gets his hands free.
Starseed keeps control of the position easily here as Machado tries to buck him off.
Machado turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (21) vs (9) Machado
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starseed holds on and takes a little breather.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (21) vs (12) Machado
Starseed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Starseed wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is looking to stall here but Starseed recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Indigo Starseed is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Indigo Starseed took to the microphone: 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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