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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 6439 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steve Jr (ranked 986 p4p, 112 weight class). George Steve Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Conan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steve Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Steve Jr tries for a takedown but Conan manages to get underhooks.
Conan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conan manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conan (4) vs (0) Steve Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
Conan moves into full mount! Steve Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conan (7) vs (0) Steve Jr
Steve Jr can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steve Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steve Jr shrugs it off.
Steve Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conan (7) vs (2) Steve Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
Conan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Steve Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steve Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conan (9) vs (2) Steve Jr
Conan trying to control but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan drops back looking for a leg! Steve Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve Jr manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Steve Jr's guard.
Conan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conan trying to control but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Jr working for a triangle but Conan defends it easily.
Steve Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conan drops back looking for a leg! Steve Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steve Jr manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Steve Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan forces his way into half guard.
Conan is working for a submission of some sort.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Conan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve Jr is just riding it out for now. Conan eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve Jr looking for a guillotine here but Conan defends easily.
Steve Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Conan doesn't defend quickly enough and Steve Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Conan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steve Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Steve Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, George Steve Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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