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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Speed and Steel Grappler. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Steel Grappler enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tyson Speed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Speed's waist but Speed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grappler off to one side.
Speed stuffs the takedown.
Grappler fails to land the takedown.
Tyson Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Grappler.
Speed slaps away a takedown attempt from Grappler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speed as he avoids it easily.
Speed has Grappler up against the cage in a clinch.
Speed has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grappler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Speed (4) vs (0) Grappler
Speed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Speed slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Speed working for the choke.
Grappler breaks Speed's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Speed (4) vs (2) Grappler
Speed is trying to control the position but Grappler postures up.
Speed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Speed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Speed (6) vs (2) Grappler
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler pushes a forearm under Speed's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Speed is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Grappler!
Steel Grappler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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