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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 1809 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 3638 p4p, 0 weight class). Majere kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Man in Black. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere gets control of Under The Sea's arms and successfully pulls guard. Majere will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Under The Sea defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Under The Sea slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
Under The Sea is looking to stall here but Majere recovers full guard.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Under The Sea defends it easily.
Majere working for a triangle but Under The Sea defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Majere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Under The Sea
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is looking to improve his position.
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Under The Sea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Under The Sea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Temple of Illumination inform us that Under The Sea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Under The Sea is keeping the position for now.
Majere postures up.
Under The Sea looking for a sweep. Not yet Under The Sea, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Majere wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Under The Sea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Under The Sea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Under The Sea! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (2) vs (4) Under The Sea
Under The Sea has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (2) vs (6) Under The Sea
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Majere has worked his arm free - good work by Majere!
Majere regains half guard.
Under The Sea wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere gets full guard.
Under The Sea passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea moves into full mount! Majere won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (9) Under The Sea
Under The Sea content just to control the position here.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Under The Sea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Under The Sea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Under The Sea moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Majere has worked his arm free - good work by Majere!
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (9) Under The Sea
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Under The Sea defends it well.
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Under The Sea makes his way to full guard, as Majere worked for a kimura.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (11) Under The Sea
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Under The Sea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Majere is tightening it up a little... Under The Sea has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Under The Sea reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Under The Sea taps out! Nice BJJ there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denubis Majere!
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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