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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 30 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spanks on his heels. He'll look to pass Spanks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spanks is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Spanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov prevents Spanks from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanks is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Spanks! Nurmagomedov is rotating here... this could be the end... Spanks is out! Nurmagomedov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After the big win, Khabib Nurmagomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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