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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 6039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 4438 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spasov pushes Bravado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Spasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spasov gets control of Bravado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov working for a triangle but Bravado defends it easily.
Spasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravado 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.
Bravado is pushing down on Spasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spasov is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back looking for a leg! Spasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spasov manages to kick Bravado off! Bravado jumps back into Spasov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov working a defensive guard here.
Bravado 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.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spasov trying to control the position.
Bravado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spasov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bravado (0) vs (2) Spasov
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Spasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spasov pulls his head out easily.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spasov seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking for subs from the bottom but Spasov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravado (0) vs (5) Spasov
Bravado is trying desperately to improve position.
Bravado gets back to half guard.
Spasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spasov is posturing up here but Bravado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravado!
Eddie Bravado very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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