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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wille Thai!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thai as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sulvar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Thai
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai passes into half guard.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Thai prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Thai controlling him for the moment.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Thai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Thai
Sulvar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sulvar tries to get out of the position.
Thai prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Thai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sulvar is surviving well by controlling Thai's body position as best he can.
Thai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thai extends the arm and Sulvar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! |
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