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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1624 p4p, 204 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1996 p4p, 246 weight class). Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. George Arias had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 18 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mangrove clinches up against the cage.
Mangrove pulls guard effortlessly.
Mangrove can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias is controlling the pace.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (3) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove 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.
Mangrove is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mangrove is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (6) vs (0) Mangrove
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Mangrove is staying busy.
Mangrove tries to escape the position.
Arias not allowing Mangrove to control his hands.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Arias is looking to control Mangrove but Mangrove is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mangrove trying to control the hands but Arias breaks the grip.
Mangrove tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mangrove bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (2) Mangrove
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Arias trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Mangrove working for a triangle but Arias defends it easily.
Arias is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to control but can't.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Mangrove defends it.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Mangrove is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mangrove! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (11) vs (2) Mangrove
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Mangrove's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (14) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
Mangrove can't escape the position.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mangrove with him. Mangrove is trying to defend but Arias has an arm under the chin now! Mangrove grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
A relieved looking George Arias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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