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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5566 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 7761 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Dario had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
Dario tries to pull guard but Lupei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Dario has him pressed against the cage.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei gets control of Dario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lupei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dario stays in close to Lupei's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lupei working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (3) vs (0) Lupei
Lupei is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupei's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dario is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lupei is trying to escape and Dario transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lupei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dario! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Dario! |
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