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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 4693 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Machado (ranked 7023 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Travis Bickle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Bickle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machado to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bickle (0) vs (2) Machado
Bickle wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Bickle has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado prevents Bickle from improving his position.
Machado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Bickle defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bickle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bickle is looking to get back to full guard here but Machado has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bickle (0) vs (5) Machado
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Bickle going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Bickle stops Machado from passing to mount.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bickle keeps working.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bickle trying his best to control but Machado has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bickle (0) vs (7) Machado
Machado looking to control but Bickle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bickle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bickle (0) vs (10) Machado
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machado is persistently looking for the submission but Bickle is defending it well.
Machado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bickle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bickle for a finish.
Bickle tries to escape but Machado has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bickle holding both Machado 's hands and preventing any damage.
Machado looking to break Bickle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bickle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Machado will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Machado go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Machado is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bickle with him. Bickle is trying to defend but Machado has an arm under the chin now! Bickle grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcio Machado!
Travis Bickle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna clean up these streets'. |
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