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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akira Hayabusa and Ronaldo Gracie. Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Akira Hayabusa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Hayabusa is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Hayabusa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayabusa (0) vs (2) Gracie
Hayabusa pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is pushing down on Hayabusa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayabusa is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hayabusa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking to improve position, pressing down on Hayabusa's thigh with his hand. Hayabusa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gracie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gracie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hayabusa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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