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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Hotspot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hotspot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Collins (0) vs (4) Hotspot
Hotspot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hotspot trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Hotspot controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotspot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face as Hotspot controls the position.
Hotspot wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is letting Hotspot control him for a moment.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hotspot swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hotspot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (4) Hotspot
Hotspot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hotspot pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hotspot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Hotspot defends it.
Collins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Collins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (4) Hotspot
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot is looking to get to half guard.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hotspot is looking to escape.
Hotspot tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hotspot is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Hotspot frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hotspot gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to advance position but Hotspot won't allow it.
Hotspot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hotspot trying to control here.
Collins is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is looking to advance position but Hotspot won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotspot wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hotspot! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (4) Hotspot
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins prevents Hotspot from getting the reversal.
Hotspot is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Collins controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to control but Hotspot wriggling away.
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hotspot is trying desperately to improve position.
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hotspot is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids the attempt from Hotspot to control.
Collins working for a submission but Hotspot is keeping him at bay.
Collins tries to control but Hotspot wriggling away.
Collins controlling the position easily from mount.
Hotspot tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hotspot 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: Collins (8) vs (6) Hotspot
Hotspot is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hotspot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hotspot won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Hotspot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hotspot trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Hotspot content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Collins has locked up a guillotine! Collins's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hotspot is holding on here and Collins must be using up a lot of energy. Hotspot has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Collins gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Collins! |
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