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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Duece Monroe (ranked 6963 p4p, 578 weight class) and Rod Marchand (ranked 7507 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchand comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daisy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rod Marchand 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Duece Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rod Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Marchand on that attempt.
Marchand tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monroe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (0) Marchand
Monroe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Marchand is keeping the position.
Monroe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marchand looks winded!
Marchand is trying to keep Monroe in close.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe passes Marchand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchand tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe wants to pass to mount but Marchand is defending the position.
Marchand tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe trying to control from half guard but Marchand is working away.
Monroe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marchand is staying active underneath Monroe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monroe is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marchand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe wants to work for an arm triangle but Marchand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Monroe seems content to control.
Monroe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marchand defends it well.
Monroe is keen to just control but Marchand is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe seems to be looking for submissions.
Monroe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marchand has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IC&E Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchand looking for a triangle here. Monroe is fighting it but it looks tight! Marchand pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Monroe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rod Marchand!
After the big win, Rod Marchand made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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