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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Janson and Big Cass. Cass has chosen Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Janson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Janson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Janson (4) vs (0) Cass Cass can't do much from the bottom here. Janson swings around for an armbar but Cass sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Janson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janson (4) vs (2) Cass Janson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cass seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Janson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground. Cass passes Janson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Cass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janson keeps working. Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Janson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Janson (4) vs (5) Cass Cass jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Janson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Janson and Cass has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cass is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Janson is trying to escape and Cass transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Janson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cass! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass! Big Cass seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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