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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6583 p4p, 486 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 13177 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Alexandre Berthier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berthier gets a double leg takedown into Theron's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (0) Theron
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berthier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (5) vs (0) Theron
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron tries to buck Berthier off but Berthier is having none of it.
Theron gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
Theron looking for submissions off his back.
Theron wants to improve his position but Berthier is controlling well.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron tries to roll over but Berthier keeps him under control.
Theron is defending against the submission attempts here by Berthier.
Berthier is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Berthier is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Theron to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Berthier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Theron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Theron has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (5) vs (2) Theron
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron is stalling in the full guard.
Theron looking to sit in guard and control but Berthier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (2) Theron
Berthier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berthier drops back looking for a leg! Theron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theron manages to kick Berthier off! Berthier jumps back into Theron's guard.
Berthier tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (4) Theron
Theron content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berthier has locked up a guillotine! Berthier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Theron is holding on here and Berthier must be using up a lot of energy. Theron has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berthier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier! |
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