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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Lincoln Hawk. Hawk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winner Takes It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Pancake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pancake to the mat. Pancake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Hawk
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk managing to control the position.
Pancake stays in close to Hawk's body and controls the position.
Pancake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pancake postures up.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Pancake wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Pancake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Pancake keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk is letting Pancake control him for a moment.
Pancake works to advance to full mount. Hawk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Hawk holds on for dear life.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Pancake prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk trying to control but Pancake postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is thwarting Hawk's attempts to control the position.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Hawk
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking to improve position, pressing down on Pancake's thigh with his hand. Pancake seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hawk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hawk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pancake picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
In defeat, Lincoln Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stellllla!'. |
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