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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shaka Zulu (ranked 2352 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Gee (ranked 5283 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Gee!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gee gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Gee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zulu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (0) vs (4) Gee
Zulu tries to break free.
Zulu fending off the submission attempt from Gee.
Gee keeps control of the position as Zulu tries to break free.
Gee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gee is trying to stick to Zulu's back but Zulu is turning into Gee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zulu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (4) Gee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Gee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (2) vs (8) Gee
Zulu wants to hold on but Gee pushes him away.
Zulu's coaches at Empire Vale Tudo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zulu can't escape the position.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Gee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Zulu regains half guard.
Gee is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
Gee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to keep Gee in close.
Zulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gee won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Gee tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu is looking for a triangle but Gee pushes his legs off easily.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gee is one step ahead there.
Zulu is pulling down on Gee's head to control his posture.
Zulu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gee passes into half guard.
Zulu moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gee wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gee trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu has his foot on Gee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gee works his way back into a safe position though.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu working for a triangle but Gee defends it easily.
Zulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gee defends it easily.
Zulu has his foot on Gee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gee works his way back into a safe position though.
Gee wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gee doesn't defend quickly enough and Zulu has managed to lock this one up! Can Gee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zulu on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaka Zulu!
Shaka Zulu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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