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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Askrew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie wants to clinch but Askrew slips to the side
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Askrew (4) vs (0) Gracie
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askrew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie wants to control but Askrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askrew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Askrew (7) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askrew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Askrew's guard. A big mistake from Askrew there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askrew (7) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askrew working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Askrew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie won't allow Askrew to sweep him here.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Askrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Askrew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askrew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control. Askrew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Askrew.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Askrew is retaining full guard.
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Askrew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Askrew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Askrew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A very excited looking Ben Askrew made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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