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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5695 p4p, 427 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5355 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden Sage Lll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sage Lll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sage Lll or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sage Lll sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sage Lll (0) vs (2) Stark
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sage Lll defends the submission attempt.
Sage Lll looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sage Lll defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sage Lll could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sage Lll is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sage Lll sees it coming and defends easily.
Stark is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sage Lll's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sage Lll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stark defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sage Lll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sage Lll manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sage Lll (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark has his feet on Sage Lll's thighs here. He's pushed Sage Lll off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sage Lll screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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