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CWC 284 LV 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moore moves into the clinch.
Lemieux successfully pulls guard.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemieux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lemieux has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Lemieux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lemieux is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (2) vs (2) Lemieux
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lemieux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moore is looking to defend but Lemieux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moore! Lemieux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moore taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Lemieux!
A victorious Don Lemieux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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