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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yulia Singh (ranked 25109 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortimer Locust (ranked 22336 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yulia Singh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Locust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singh.
Locust clinches with his opponent.
Singh tries to pull guard but Locust holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
Singh is trying to pull guard but Locust has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yulia Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locust gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Locust has picked Singh up - he's going for a ride! Locust dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singh (0) vs (2) Locust
Singh really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Locust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Singh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Locust!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mortimer Locust!
Mortimer Locust was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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