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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arvo Laar and Tyson Speed. Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Laar is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arvo Laar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyson Speed! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Speed closes the distance and clinches. Laar is breathing heavily. Speed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laar is trying to keep an underhook but Speed manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laar (0) vs (2) Speed Laar has a hand on Speed's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Speed takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (5) Speed Speed moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (8) Speed Speed controls the position. Speed looking for the RNC. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laar fending off the submission attempt from Speed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laar rolls, trying to escape but Speed keeps control of the position.
Speed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laar is defending well though. Speed let's go of the attempt for now. Speed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laar is defending well though. Speed let's go of the attempt for now. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed is hanging on to Laar's back as he tries to escape.
Laar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Speed looking for the choke from the back. Laar wants to escape the position.
Speed looking for the choke but no joy. Speed looking to break Laar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Speed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed looking to break Laar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Speed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Speed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laar is defending well though. Speed let's go of the attempt for now. Speed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laar doesn't escape. Speed has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Laar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Speed gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Speed! Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyson Speed waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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