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TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 7391 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Mike (ranked 7197 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Chris Mayo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johhny Mike!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mike counter with a right hand.
Mike fails with the takedown.
Mike swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayo.
Mike clinches with his opponent.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Mayo.
Mike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayo is defending well.
Mayo can't get the takedown.
Mayo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mike walks away with a smile on his face. Mayo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Mayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike clinches up with Mayo and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mike pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mike pulls Mayo into guard.
Mike pulls Mayo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mayo lying in Mike's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mike decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mayo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johhny Mike! |
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