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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anatta defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anatta enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anatta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Charles
Anatta wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta wants to hit a sweep here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anatta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Charles
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Charles fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Anatta tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (8) Charles
Charles biding his time, controlling Anatta.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Charles avoiding Anatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Charles controls the position.
Charles trying to control momentarily.
Charles has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anatta is defending well but eventually Charles manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anatta has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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