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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 1316 p4p, 127 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 11267 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavau comes to the cage accompanied by In the Air Tonight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Siva Tavau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobral takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Tavau manages to get underhooks.
Tavau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobral.
Tavau has Sobral pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tavau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sobral tumbling to the mat - Tavau dives into Sobral's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavau (2) vs (0) Sobral
Tavau is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sobral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tavau is looking to defend but Sobral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tavau! Sobral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tavau taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Siva Tavau stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'. |
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