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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Saddam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Graham Walters !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters has Saddam up against the cage in a clinch.
Walters gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saddam (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Walters has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters moves into full mount! Saddam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saddam (0) vs (5) Walters
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters takes Saddam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Saddam is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Saddam (0) vs (8) Walters
Walters 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.
Walters has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Saddam is defending well but eventually Walters manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Saddam has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graham Walters ! |
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