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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre and Bob Backlund. Bob Backlund 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Jose De Sucre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Sucre rushes Backlund and presses him up against the cage.
De Sucre wants the takedown. Backlund is fighting it off but De Sucre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Backlund's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Sucre (2) vs (0) Backlund
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Backlund is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (2) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
De Sucre is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to pass into half guard but De Sucre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Sucre is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (4) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but De Sucre is proving a slippery customer.
De Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Backlund is trying to control the position but De Sucre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backlund pulls De Sucre in close to prevent any damage.
De Sucre stands and throws Backlund's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Sucre (7) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund tries to control but De Sucre manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: De Sucre (10) vs (2) Backlund
De Sucre working for the choke.
Backlund trying to control the action but De Sucre just sinks the hooks in.
De Sucre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Backlund has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Backlund tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
De Sucre avoiding Backlund 's attempts to control his hands.
Backlund is really stuck here.
Backlund trying to control the hands but De Sucre breaks the grip.
De Sucre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Sucre has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Backlund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Sucre doesn't have the hooks in and Backlund manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (10) vs (4) Backlund
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre pulls Backlund in close to prevent any damage.
Backlund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Backlund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Sucre looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow De Sucre to sweep him here.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backlund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Sucre managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but De Sucre is keeping the position.
De Sucre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Sucre (12) vs (4) Backlund
De Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Sucre pushing down on Backlund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Backlund is holding on to half guard well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is refusing to be controlled, as De Sucre sits in half guard.
De Sucre trying to control from Backlund's half guard. Backlund has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing De Sucre from controlling successfully.
Backlund keeping full guard, as De Sucre tries to pass.
De Sucre slips nicely into half guard.
De Sucre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
De Sucre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backlund is just riding it out for now. De Sucre eventually gives up the hold.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by De Sucre.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but De Sucre is controlling well.
De Sucre is looking to advance position but Backlund won't allow it.
De Sucre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Sucre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre wants to pass the guard but Backlund is defending well.
Backlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Sucre pulls his head out easily.
De Sucre is looking for a kimura here.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
De Sucre trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
De Sucre looking to improve position, pressing down on Backlund's thigh with his hand. Backlund seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is De Sucre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! De Sucre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Backlund picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Backlund!
A very excited looking Bob Backlund rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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