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TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ike Villanova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Villanova with that takedown attempt.
Chai clinches up with Villanova and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Villanova
Villanova wants to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Villanova is defending the position.
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Villanova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Villanova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Villanova
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Good control from Chai.
Villanova is really stuck here.
Chai controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Villanova is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Villanova is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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