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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Domagoj Glavas and Daniello Pablo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Domagoj Glavas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Glavas (0) vs (4) Pablo
Glavas regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Glavas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glavas tries to roll over but Pablo keeps him under control.
Glavas looking for submissions off his back.
Glavas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glavas wants to improve his position but Pablo is controlling well.
Glavas wants to control but Pablo is keeping busy.
Pablo trying to mount his opponent but Glavas defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is pressing down on Glavas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glavas is holding on for now.
Glavas is looking to get back to full guard here but Pablo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Glavas (0) vs (7) Pablo
Glavas regains half guard.
Glavas actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glavas defends it well.
Pablo is thwarting Glavas's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glavas is looking for a sweep. Pablo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glavas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Pablo is trying to work for a kimura but Glavas is defending well.
Glavas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is working for a kimura but Glavas is defending it quite comfortably.
Glavas is staying active underneath Pablo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Glavas is looking to improve his position.
Glavas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Glavas is having none of it.
Glavas regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glavas has his foot on Pablo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pablo works his way back into a safe position though.
Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Pablo passes Glavas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Glavas tries to roll over but Pablo keeps him under control.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Glavas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glavas actively working from the bottom here.
Glavas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pablo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pablo has managed to get both his arms back between Glavas's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pablo has managed to get both his arms back between Glavas's legs - danger averted.
Pablo looking to pass the guard.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform me that Pablo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pablo is stalling in the full guard.
Glavas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glavas keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glavas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pablo defends it easily.
Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pablo passes into half guard.
Pablo is keen to just control but Glavas is a slippery customer.
Pablo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Glavas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pablo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Glavas (0) vs (10) Pablo
Pablo is working for a guillotine from mount but Glavas frees his head quite easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is looking to improve his position but Pablo isn't that keen on the idea.
Pablo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Glavas regains half guard.
Glavas is defending against the submission attempts here by Pablo.
Pablo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Glavas defend it? Pablo steps over the head and cranks it - Glavas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniello Pablo!
After winning the bout, Daniello Pablo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Domagoj Glavas was interviewed post fight and said 'All the best to the rest of the guys in the tournament!'. |
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