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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Gracie (ranked 7230 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21959 p4p, 343 weight class). Tubridy has chosen Late Late theme tune as his entrance music. Ryan Tubridy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Silvio Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tubridy moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tubridy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tubridy moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tubridy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tubridy jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubridy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tubridy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Tubridy's legs - danger averted.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Tubridy is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Tubridy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tubridy
Tubridy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tubridy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tubridy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Tubridy wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Tubridy stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Tubridy
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tubridy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tubridy tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tubridy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Tubridy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Tubridy has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tubridy.
Tubridy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tubridy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tubridy slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tubridy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tubridy is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
Ryan Tubridy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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