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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Kassius Halo. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Kassius Halo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Crane. Crane maintains the clinch.
Halo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halo manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries for a kimura but Crane is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crane controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo trying to work for an americana but Crane has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Crane seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Crane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (4) Halo
Crane looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crane is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane working for the choke.
Crane avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Crane is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Crane tries to keep control of the position but Halo is staying busy.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo tries to roll but Crane sticks to his back.
Crane is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crane's arms.
Crane gets his hands free as Halo looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Halo can't escape the position.
Crane struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crane keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to escape but Crane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo trying to control here.
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Crane trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crane in particular looking to stall.
Halo trying to control but Crane postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crane.
Halo won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Halo is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (4) Halo
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Crane is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Crane has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crane (13) vs (4) Halo
Crane controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Crane kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crane has the hooks in. Halo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Crane passes his arm under Halo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Halo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichabod Crane!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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