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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winston Cooper (ranked 5534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 21554 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Cooper had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winston Cooper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Cooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cooper (0) vs (4) Dos Santos
Cooper wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Cooper tries to buck Dos Santos off but Dos Santos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper stops Dos Santos from passing to mount.
Dos Santos working away.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper prevents Dos Santos from improving position.
Cooper looking for a sweep but Dos Santos has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooper (0) vs (6) Dos Santos
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooper is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cooper (0) vs (9) Dos Santos
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Cooper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos gets his hands free as Cooper looks to control.
Cooper is in bad spot here.
Cooper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dos Santos controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to roll but Dos Santos sticks to his back.
Cooper trying to control the hands but Dos Santos won't let him.
Cooper is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Cooper right now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos controlling the position well here. Cooper rolled but Dos Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dos Santos is not going to allow Cooper to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dos Santos is cranking Cooper's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cooper! He's tightened the choke and Cooper is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cicero Dos Santos! |
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