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SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Shaw finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (0) vs (2) Shaw
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Darkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkins has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins is posturing up here but Shaw has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Darkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Darkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leopold Shaw!
After winning the bout, Leopold Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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