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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): New York 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Danault ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Afa Burat!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burat moves into the clinch.
Danault jumps guard.
Danault controlling the position.
Burat drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Danault dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danault (2) vs (0) Burat
Danault looking to pass the guard.
Burat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Danault advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burat wants to improve his position but Danault is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danault seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burat wants to control but Danault is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danault sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Danault prevents Burat from improving his position.
Burat trying to control here.
Well, if Danault is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danault is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burat is looking for a sweep. Danault is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danault is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danault is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danault controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danault in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Danault !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Danault !
After the fight, Daniel Danault was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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