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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank McGillicuddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Glacius Frank!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGillicuddy tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
#CL2#
Frank forces McGillicuddy back against the cage and clinches.
McGillicuddy looking for a takedown. #TD2#
McGillicuddy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Frank is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGillicuddy to the mat. McGillicuddy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGillicuddy (0) vs (2) Frank
Frank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.
McGillicuddy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicuddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Frank passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGillicuddy (0) vs (5) Frank
McGillicuddy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frank on the ground.
Frank prevents McGillicuddy from getting the reversal.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank trying to control but McGillicuddy is having none of it. #T2#
McGillicuddy is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Frank working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Frank looking for a guillotine from mount but McGillicuddy is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGillicuddy working to try and regain half guard.
Frank trying to control but McGillicuddy is having none of it.
McGillicuddy tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
McGillicuddy has given up his back here. Will Frank look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McGillicuddy (0) vs (8) Frank
McGillicuddy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frank.
#SUB2#
McGillicuddy won't enjoy being in this position. Frank looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - McGillicuddy is tapping - it's over boys! Frank picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Glacius Frank!
Frank McGillicuddy was interviewed post fight and said 'Buuuuuuuuuuurp!'. |
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