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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chet Manley (ranked 4119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Santana (ranked 22565 p4p, 0 weight class). Manley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chet Manley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Santana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santana tries for a takedown but Manley circles away easily
and Manley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manley.
Santana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santana to the mat. Santana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manley (2) vs (0) Santana
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Manley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manley (5) vs (0) Santana
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Manley (7) vs (0) Santana
Manley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Santana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Santana shrugs it off.
Santana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Manley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Manley (10) vs (0) Santana
Santana looks winded!
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santana showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santana has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the action but Manley just sinks the hooks in.
Manley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Santana doesn't escape.
Manley has got one arm under Santana's chin. This could be trouble... Santana trying to control the other hand but Manley gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Santana has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chet Manley!
An out of breath Chet Manley 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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