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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnold Sutphin (ranked 8803 p4p, 706 weight class) and Mortis Cadaver (ranked 5809 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutphin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Razorlight - America. Mortis Cadaver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arnold Sutphin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mortis Cadaver! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Cadaver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cadaver pulls guard. Sutphin trying to control but Cadaver is working from the bottom. Cadaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadaver, not yet. Cadaver trying to control the position here. Sutphin trying to control but Cadaver is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sutphin being controlled here momentarily. Sutphin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sutphin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cadaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sutphin (0) vs (2) Cadaver Sutphin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Sutphin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cadaver rolls with it to try and escape but Sutphin cranks on the arm and Cadaver is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Sutphin! |
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