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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 8129 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 7468 p4p, 0 weight class). Nando Vasquez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Christian Baier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vasquez has Baier up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez decides to pull guard.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Baier tries to pass.
Baier trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Vasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baier is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez seems keen to control Baier's posture.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now.
Vasquez pulls Baier in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baier passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez keeping hold of Baier's head, controlling as best he can.
Baier wants to take a breather but Vasquez is having none of it.
Baier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baier trying to control from Vasquez's half guard. Vasquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baier (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Baier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baier looking for a triangle here. Vasquez is fighting it but it looks tight! Baier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vasquez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Baier! |
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