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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Collins and Cono McGregor. Collins comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. McGregor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: foggy dew. Cono McGregor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGregor uses from the top position.
Collins is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
McGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (0) vs (3) McGregor
McGregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Collins's coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor taking a break here but Collins is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McGregor is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
McGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to hold on to McGregor's head to control him but McGregor postures up.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
McGregor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (4) vs (3) McGregor
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Collins (6) vs (3) McGregor
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Collins (9) vs (3) McGregor
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
Collins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGregor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy McGregor right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Collins's arms.
Collins working for the choke.
Collins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGregor is defending well though. Collins let's go of the attempt for now.
Collins tightening his grip on McGregor, looking for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGregor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins looking to break McGregor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGregor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Collins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGregor is having to fend off submission attempts from Collins, who is looking to sink in the choke. Collins doesn't have the hooks in though and McGregor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (9) vs (5) McGregor
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
McGregor is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (13) vs (5) McGregor
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to take McGregor's back but he can't do it this time.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
Collins fails to advance to McGregor's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working for a submission but McGregor is keeping him at bay.
McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins wants to take his opponent's back but McGregor doesn't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
Collins trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After the big win, Michael Collins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Cono McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Krause Kazaksavian and Bob The Master. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Krause Kazaksavian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob The Master!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kazaksavian instigates a clinch.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Master is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazaksavian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazaksavian drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Master sprawls and moves away.
The Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazaksavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Master clinches with his opponent.
Kazaksavian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Master avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Master can't get the takedown.
Krause Kazaksavian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Master.
Kazaksavian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazaksavian tries to pull guard but The Master holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazaksavian drops back down to his feet.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazaksavian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazaksavian takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Master shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazaksavian tries to clinch up.
Kazaksavian fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazaksavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazaksavian has managed to clinch.
Kazaksavian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Master is defending well.
The Master pulls guard successfully.
The Master being controlled here, momentarily.
The Master looking to control.
The Master looks winded!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Master being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazaksavian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazaksavian (3) vs (0) The Master
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazaksavian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura but The Master is defending well.
The Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazaksavian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master is not content to let Kazaksavian control the position.
Kazaksavian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazaksavian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Master stops Kazaksavian from passing to mount.
Kazaksavian trying to control the position but The Master is working away.
The Master can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazaksavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The Master can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazaksavian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Master has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Master sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Master is trying to maintain the position but Kazaksavian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Master slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Master is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazaksavian is aware though and is defending well.
Kazaksavian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazaksavian is one step ahead there.
Kazaksavian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazaksavian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kazaksavian (6) vs (0) The Master
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazaksavian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazaksavian tries to advance to mount but The Master denies him.
Kazaksavian trying to control the action but The Master is working from the bottom.
Kazaksavian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Master is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazaksavian controlling the position from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Master struggling a bit here.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura but The Master is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The Master is looking for a sweep.
Kazaksavian tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazaksavian trying to control the position but The Master is working away.
The Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazaksavian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazaksavian swings around for an armbar but The Master sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kazaksavian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazaksavian (6) vs (2) The Master
The Master pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazaksavian is keeping the position for now.
Kazaksavian is trying to keep The Master in close.
Kazaksavian managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian 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.
Kazaksavian pulls The Master in close to prevent any damage.
Kazaksavian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazaksavian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Master on the ground.
Kazaksavian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazaksavian has his foot on The Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Master works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazaksavian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazaksavian tries to get out of the position.
Kazaksavian keeping full guard, as The Master tries to pass.
The Master trying to control but Kazaksavian is working from the bottom.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazaksavian has control of The Master's left arm, preventing The Master from doing any damage.
The Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian is looking for a triangle but The Master pushes his legs off easily.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazaksavian is pulling down on The Master's head to control his posture.
The Master wants to control from the top but Kazaksavian keeps moving.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazaksavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazaksavian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazaksavian (8) vs (2) The Master
Still in half guard, Kazaksavian seems content to control.
Kazaksavian is looking to advance position but The Master won't allow it.
The Master is trying to maintain the position but Kazaksavian is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazaksavian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian wants to pass to mount but The Master is defending the position.
Kazaksavian prevents The Master from improving his position.
Kazaksavian trying to pass the guard but The Master defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian trying to control the pace.
The Master is not content to let Kazaksavian control the position.
Kazaksavian is really struggling to control The Master but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Master is looking for a sweep. Kazaksavian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Master is trying to control but can't.
Kazaksavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master keeps working.
Kazaksavian wants to free his trapped foot but The Master is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazaksavian takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Krause Kazaksavian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kirill Chernicin and Mahti Mahti. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirill Chernicin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mahti Mahti!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mahti closes the distance and clinches.
Mahti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chernicin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chernicin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chernicin regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chernicin (0) vs (2) Mahti
Chernicin working for a triangle but Mahti defends it easily.
Mahti passes into half guard.
Mahti prevents Chernicin from improving his position.
Mahti content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin trying to hold on to Mahti's head to control him but Mahti postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chernicin wants to get back to full guard.
Mahti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Mahti seems content to control.
Chernicin wants to control but Mahti is keeping busy.
Chernicin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahti tries to pass to full mount but Chernicin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Mahti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chernicin is looking to improve his position.
Mahti trying to advance position but Chernicin counters by regaining guard.
Mahti content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahti defends it easily.
Mahti advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chernicin (0) vs (5) Mahti
Chernicin is being controlled here.
Chernicin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahti controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahti is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mahti.
Chernicin struggling a bit here.
Mahti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chernicin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chernicin keeping his opponent close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahti just content to control the position.
Chernicin struggling a bit here.
Chernicin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernicin seems a little lost for a moment, as Mahti dominates the positioning.
Mahti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin tries to bench press Mahti off him but Mahti keeps the position.
Mahti taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mahti.
Chernicin wants to control but Mahti postures up.
Chernicin tries to improve position but can't.
Mahti controlling from side mount.
Chernicin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahti controls the position.
Chernicin tries to improve position but can't.
Chernicin being controlled for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mahti's best efforts.
Chernicin is looking for a sweep. Mahti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Mahti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chernicin trying to control but Mahti postures up.
Mahti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chernicin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahti forces his way into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin manages to get to full guard.
Mahti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chernicin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernicin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahti is aware though and is defending well.
Mahti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mahti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chernicin is keeping the position for now.
Mahti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chernicin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernicin pulls Mahti in close to his closed guard and prevents Mahti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mahti controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mahti stands and throws Chernicin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chernicin (0) vs (8) Mahti
Chernicin seems a little lost for a moment, as Mahti dominates the positioning.
Mahti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chernicin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahti working away.
Chernicin is letting Mahti control him for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chernicin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mahti's best efforts.
Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.
Mahti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernicin is looking for a sweep. Mahti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernicin actively working from the bottom here.
Mahti is pressing down on Chernicin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chernicin is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mahti passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chernicin (0) vs (11) Mahti
Mahti takes a little break here. Chernicin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernicin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahti wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodion Nurullin and Bam Bam. Rodion Nurullin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodion Nurullin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurullin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurullin but Nurullin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurullin moves into the clinch.
Bam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nurullin can't fight it off and eventually Bam manages to take the fight to the floor. Nurullin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurullin (0) vs (2) Bam
Bam tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurullin is retaining full guard.
Nurullin has his feet on Bam's thighs here. He's pushed Bam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodion Nurullin! |
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