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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shewmaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Shewmaker is now in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (0) Brown
Shewmaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shewmaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shewmaker trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shewmaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown pushing down on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shewmaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shewmaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shewmaker tries to get out of the position.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shewmaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Shewmaker is trying to control but can't.
Shewmaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shewmaker defends it well.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (5) Brown
Brown wants to control the pace but Shewmaker is squirming around nicely.
Shewmaker wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Shewmaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control the pace but Shewmaker is squirming around nicely.
Shewmaker can't escape the position.
Shewmaker is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shewmaker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brown! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Brown! |
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