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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mamontov did well to prevent Hazlehurst getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (0) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst looks winded!
Mamontov wants to get back to full guard.
Mamontov gets full guard.
Mamontov is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazlehurst's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mamontov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamontov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mamontov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamontov passes Hazlehurst's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamontov is working away from the top position though.
Mamontov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazlehurst! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (5) vs (2) Hazlehurst
Mamontov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mamontov takes Hazlehurst's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hazlehurst is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (8) vs (2) Hazlehurst
What can Hazlehurst do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hazlehurst is defending well though. Mamontov let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamontov controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamontov is riding his opponent, not letting Hazlehurst buck him off.
Mamontov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hazlehurst for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamontov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mamontov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hazlehurst with him. Hazlehurst is trying to defend but Mamontov has an arm under the chin now! Hazlehurst grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov! |
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