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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14034 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charlie Theron enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Berthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (0) vs (4) Theron
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Theron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berthier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berthier, who protects the arm well.
Berthier is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier looks to move to half guard but instead Theron has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (6) Theron
Berthier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Theron seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Berthier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Theron! |
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