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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar forces Obi back against the cage and clinches.
Obi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jafar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (0) vs (5) Jafar
A lull in the action here.
Obi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control but Obi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obi is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obi to get the leverage.
Jafar tries to get to full guard but Obi has control of the leg.
Obi trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jafar keeping control of the position.
Jafar moves into full guard.
Obi looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Obi is proving a slippery customer.
Obi wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Obi wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obi has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obi being controlled here, momentarily.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Obi keeps moving.
Obi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jafar rolls with it to try and escape but Obi cranks on the arm and Jafar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A relieved looking Chike Obi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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