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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Taz and Glenn Williamson. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Taz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Glenn Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Williamson looking to score a takedown here. Taz is defending well but Williamson drives through and ends up in Taz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taz (0) vs (2) Williamson
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taz is trying to keep Williamson in close.
Taz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williamson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taz (2) vs (2) Williamson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taz stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taz is fighting to break Williamson's control of his arms but Williamson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taz wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Taz from controlling successfully.
Williamson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taz stacks Williamson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taz! Score +3 for passing guard: Taz (5) vs (2) Williamson
Williamson can't do much from the bottom here.
Taz tries for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
Taz working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williamson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taz (5) vs (6) Williamson
Williamson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Taz taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Williamson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Williamson! |
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