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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Gracie (ranked 7173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 3989 p4p, 186 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drew Peacock !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peacock shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Peacock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Peacock wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Peacock
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Peacock is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Peacock is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is pressing down on Peacock 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peacock preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Peacock from controlling successfully.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peacock on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has his foot on Peacock 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peacock works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is controlling Peacock 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peacock advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peacock looks winded!
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peacock is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Peacock is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Peacock is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Silvio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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