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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raphael Swanson and Sebastion Gorfu. Raphael Swanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raphael Swanson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorfu rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorfu pulls guard effortlessly.
Gorfu can't keep his opponent in guard - Swanson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gorfu gets full guard.
Swanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorfu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorfu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorfu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swanson (0) vs (4) Gorfu
A lull in the action here as Gorfu stalls from top position.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorfu pulls his head out easily.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gorfu is continuing to stall.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorfu pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorfu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swanson ! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (7) Gorfu
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu controlling his opponent.
Swanson is working to get back to half guard.
Gorfu is looking to work his way around to Swanson 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorfu has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorfu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorfu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Swanson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Swanson (0) vs (10) Gorfu
Swanson tries to roll but Gorfu sticks to his back.
Swanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gorfu gets his way!
Swanson tries to escape but Gorfu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gorfu is trying to stick to Swanson 's back but Swanson is turning into Gorfu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gorfu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swanson . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (2) vs (10) Gorfu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu has his foot on Swanson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gorfu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gorfu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has gone for a leg lock! Gorfu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swanson 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (2) vs (12) Gorfu
Gorfu passes Swanson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gorfu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorfu is pushing down on Swanson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorfu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Gorfu is controlling the pace.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (2) vs (15) Gorfu
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorfu controlling from the full mount.
Gorfu prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.
Gorfu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Swanson can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu fails to take his opponent's back.
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gorfu controlling his opponent.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gorfu.
Gorfu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swanson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Swanson (2) vs (18) Gorfu
Gorfu keeps control of the position easily here as Swanson tries to buck him off.
Gorfu tightening his grip on Swanson , looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Swanson is trying to defend against the choke here but Gorfu has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gorfu Tightens the hold and Swanson taps out furiously! Gorfu displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastion Gorfu!
A victorious Sebastion Gorfu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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