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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3076 p4p, 436 weight class) and Zain Retherford (ranked 8410 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zain Retherford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Retherford has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Goncalves prevents the takedown attempt.
Retherford is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goncalves is defending well.
Retherford has hold of one of Goncalves's legs. Goncalves is fighting the takedown attempt but Retherford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Retherford
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves is controlling Retherford's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Retherford off! Retherford jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Retherford defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retherford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves controlling the position.
Retherford preventing the sweep.
Retherford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goncalves trying to keep a closed guard but Retherford is proving a slippery customer.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves pulls Retherford in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retherford postures up.
Retherford stopping the sweep attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Goncalves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Retherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is pulling down on Retherford's head to control his posture.
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Goncalves has his hands on Retherford's head, controlling the position.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking for a triangle here. Retherford is fighting it but it looks tight! Goncalves pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Retherford is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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