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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Cooke sprawls well.
Cooke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooke pinned against the cage. Cooke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cooke tries to counter with a clinch but Hughes shakes him off and moves away.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Cooke counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke has picked Hughes up - he's going for a ride! Cooke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Cooke
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
Hughes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cooke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cooke! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Cooke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooke's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cooke! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hughes has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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