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TWGC 44 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 63 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Hughes
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hughes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gracie screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hughes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sirus Hughes! |
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