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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kody Harbrant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harbrant is looking to clinch but Schrute is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schrute has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schrute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harbrant (0) vs (4) Schrute
Harbrant is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harbrant is trying to improve his position.
Harbrant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schrute presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harbrant (0) vs (6) Schrute
Harbrant is looking to improve his position but Schrute isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Harbrant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute avoids the attempt from Harbrant to control.
Harbrant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant is trying to escape the mount but Schrute keeps good control and instead manages to take Harbrant's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harbrant (0) vs (9) Schrute
Schrute controlling well, preventing Harbrant from escaping the position.
Schrute is riding his opponent, not letting Harbrant buck him off.
Harbrant trying to control the hands but Schrute won't let him.
Schrute has the hooks in. Harbrant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harbrant won't enjoy being in this position. Schrute looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Harbrant is tapping - it's over boys! Schrute picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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