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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and De Janeiro. Marakatti's entrance music is Beyoncé - Halo. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marakatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Janeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Janeiro
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Janeiro is defending well.
Janeiro tries to buck Marakatti off but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marakatti wants to take a breather but Janeiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marakatti.
Marakatti forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti trying to control from Janeiro's half guard. Janeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Janeiro has locked up a guillotine! Janeiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Janeiro must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Janeiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
An out of breath De Janeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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