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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bill Blue and David Prior. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Prior!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prior tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Prior can't get the takedown.
Bill Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Prior.
Blue has Prior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blue looking for a takedown.
Prior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Prior
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prior in particular looking to stall.
Blue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blue tries to get out of the position.
Prior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blue! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Prior
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue tries to hold on but Prior postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prior wants to finish this one by submission but Blue is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prior.
Prior controlling the pace for now.
Prior quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Prior but it's paid off an Blue is forced to tap! Nice work by Prior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Prior!
A victorious David Prior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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