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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wally Backman and Nick Gonzalez. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wally Backman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez controlling Backman's posture.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backman is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez pulls Backman in close to his closed guard and prevents Backman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Backman won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Backman stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Backman postures up.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backman is now in half guard.
Backman is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Backman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Backman (3) vs (0) Gonzalez
Gonzalez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Backman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Backman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Backman fails to move to back control.
Gonzalez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Backman (6) vs (0) Gonzalez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Backman trying to control.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Backman controlling the position well here. Gonzalez rolled but Backman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Backman really is a fat lump.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Backman manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonzalez is really stuck here.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Backman is looking to control Gonzalez but Gonzalez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Backman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Backman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Backman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gonzalez.
Backman is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
Backman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gonzalez.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzalez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzalez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backman gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Backman trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
Gonzalez trying to control the hands but Backman won't let him.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
Backman tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backman.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
Gonzalez prevents Backman from getting a body triangle.
Gonzalez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Backman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backman has good solid back control here.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Backman tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
Backman has good solid back control here.
Gonzalez rolls, trying to escape but Backman keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
I would not like to be Gonzalez right now.
Backman tries to get the hooks in deep but Gonzalez pushed the leg off.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
Backman tries to get the hooks in deep but Gonzalez pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backman controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Backman gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Backman controlling the position well here. Gonzalez rolled but Backman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
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.
Backman controlling well, preventing Gonzalez from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Backman keeps control of the position as Gonzalez tries to break free.
Will Backman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Backman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
Gonzalez wants to control his opponent's hands but Backman gets his hands free.
Gonzalez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backman.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Backman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzalez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Backman wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez trying to control the hands but Backman breaks the grip.
Backman trying to control.
Good control from Backman.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Backman manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonzalez prevents Backman from getting a body triangle.
Backman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez wants to control his opponent's hands but Backman gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Backman takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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