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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jeremy Paxman (ranked 25302 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richards (ranked 4905 p4p, 545 weight class). Richards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NF - Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jeremy Paxman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Richards!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paxman tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paxman uses from the top position.
Paxman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paxman (0) vs (2) Richards
Richards pushes down on Paxman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Paxman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paxman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richards passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paxman (0) vs (5) Richards
Paxman tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards controls the position from side control.
Paxman is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control the position but Paxman is working away.
Paxman looking for a sweep but Richards has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paxman (0) vs (7) Richards
Paxman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Paxman (0) vs (10) Richards
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Paxman taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Richards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Richards!
A victorious James Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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