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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 2572 p4p, 126 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 19136 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Gaspar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gaspar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Steel! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gaspar drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage. Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gaspar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaspar (0) vs (2) Steel Gaspar is looking to improve his position.
Gaspar moves into full guard.
Gaspar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaspar (2) vs (2) Steel We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaspar wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. Gaspar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gaspar trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well. Gaspar seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt. Gaspar controlling the action here. Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is in trouble now - Gaspar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaspar (5) vs (2) Steel
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gaspar working for a guillotine from mount but Steel is in no mood to give up. Gaspar has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Gaspar maintains control. Gaspar looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well. Gaspar has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gaspar! Mr Steel spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit. '. |
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