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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2930 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 6829 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Annoying Kids! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Lizotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kids fails with a takedown attempt. Lizotte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kids manages to circle out of the way. Lizotte clinches with his opponent.
Kids goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lizotte prevents it.
Kids drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lizotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stephan Lizotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annoying Kids. Kids is trying to drag Lizotte to the mat but Lizotte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kids has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lizotte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lizotte (0) vs (4) Kids We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kids gets his hands free as Lizotte looks to control. Lizotte has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. You can see the frustration on Lizotte's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kids is looking for the choke from the back position but Lizotte is controlling his hands well. Lizotte wants to control his opponent's hands but Kids gets his hands free. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kids is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lizotte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Kids is looking to control Lizotte but Lizotte is wriggling around and keeping busy. Kids looking for the choke from the back. Lizotte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kids has the hooks in. Lizotte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kids is looking to control Lizotte but Lizotte is wriggling around and keeping busy. Lizotte trying to control the hands but Kids breaks the grip. Kids trying to control. Kids keeps control of the position as Lizotte tries to break free.
Lizotte is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kids is persistently looking for the submission but Lizotte is defending it well.
Lizotte tries to break free.
Lizotte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kids has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lizotte! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kids gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Annoying Kids! Annoying Kids looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for nothing mom.'. |
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