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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forged Steel (ranked 19017 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 7426 p4p, 678 weight class). Ebbitt has chosen DMX-Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Ebbitt has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Forged Steel ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ebbitt moves into the clinch.
Ebbitt looks winded!
Ebbitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ebbitt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ebbitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Ebbitt
Ebbitt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ebbitt working for the choke.
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ebbitt not allowing Steel to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt has the hooks in. Steel is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ebbitt passes his arm under Steel 's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Steel taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Ebbitt!
Tommy Ebbitt took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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