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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 5370 p4p, 133 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 5811 p4p, 548 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Howard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Howard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the 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; Michael Howard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howard has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
Howard is pressed up against the cage. Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thai decides to pull guard.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Howard defends easily.
Thai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Howard doesn't defend quickly enough and Thai has managed to lock this one up! Can Howard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wille Thai!
Michael Howard spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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