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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sung Miyamoto and Tristan Lancier. Miyamoto comes into the arena with Placebo - Kitty Litter blaring out of the sound system. Tristan Lancier acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Sung Miyamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Lancier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lancier. No joy for Miyamoto on that attempt.
Lancier wants to counter with a clinch but Miyamoto pushes him away.
Lancier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyamoto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (2) Lancier
Lancier trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Miyamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lancier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miyamoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lancier wants to pass the guard but Miyamoto is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lancier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lancier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancier has managed to get both his arms back between Miyamoto's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier stopping the sweep attempt from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancier stacks Miyamoto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancier! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (5) Lancier
Miyamoto is trying to improve his position.
Lancier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyamoto, who protects the arm well.
Lancier advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyamoto (0) vs (7) Lancier
Miyamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyamoto wants to control but Lancier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lancier moves into full mount! Miyamoto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyamoto (0) vs (10) Lancier
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position but Lancier isn't that keen on the idea.
Lancier looking to secure an arm triangle but Miyamoto defends it well.
Lancier has control of Miyamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miyamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miyamoto 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to control but Lancier is having none of it.
Lancier working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miyamoto turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lancier off and cradles Miyamoto's limp body as Lancier celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tristan Lancier! |
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