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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jhonathan Wicaksono (ranked 6214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 6182 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jhonathan Wicaksono! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicaksono's waist but Wicaksono gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Wicaksono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Wicaksono as Gracie shoots in.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Wicaksono tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Jhonathan Wicaksono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Wicaksono moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Wicaksono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wicaksono continues to drive forward.
Wicaksono dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wicaksono (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wicaksono is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Wicaksono has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicaksono trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicaksono controlling the action here.
Wicaksono moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wicaksono (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicaksono looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wicaksono is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wicaksono extends the arm and Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhonathan Wicaksono! |
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