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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buster Kneecap and Leonardo Pazzini. Kneecap comes to the cage accompanied by SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD - GONE. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pazzini's choice of entrance music: 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Buster Kneecap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kneecap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pazzini is fending him off so far but Kneecap persists. Nope, Pazzini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pazzini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pazzini wants to clinch.
Kneecap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pazzini is trying to defend but Kneecap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kneecap (2) vs (0) Pazzini
Pazzini tries to get to full guard but Kneecap has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Pazzini trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Pazzini defends the submission attempt.
Kneecap seems to be looking for submissions.
Kneecap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kneecap prevents Pazzini from improving his position.
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pazzini wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap uses his free foot to push down on Pazzini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Kneecap (5) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap controlling from mount.
Kneecap is working for a guillotine from mount but Pazzini frees his head quite easily.
Kneecap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneecap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap has control of Pazzini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pazzini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pazzini holds on to Kneecap around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pazzini is looking to improve his position but Kneecap isn't that keen on the idea.
Kneecap controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap takes Pazzini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pazzini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kneecap (8) vs (0) Pazzini
Kneecap is cranking Pazzini's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pazzini! He's tightened the choke and Pazzini is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buster Kneecap! |
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