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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1397 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 2092 p4p, 237 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Junior Dos Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Colucci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colucci gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Colucci (4) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos tries to bench press Colucci off him but Colucci keeps the position.
Colucci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Colucci postures up.
Colucci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Colucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci gets to mount! Dos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Colucci (6) vs (0) Dos Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Colucci working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Colucci isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Santos is surviving well by controlling Colucci's body position as best he can.
Colucci avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Colucci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Santos is holding on tight.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Colucci pushes him away.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colucci working for a submission but Dos Santos is keeping him at bay.
Colucci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos stops Colucci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Colucci swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos is now in Colucci's guard. A big mistake from Colucci there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Colucci (6) vs (2) Dos Santos
Colucci has his feet on Dos Santos's thighs here. He's pushed Dos Santos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dos Santos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
An out of breath Michel Colucci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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