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CACC 244 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Alen Ohanian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ohanian has Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohanian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ohanian manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ohanian (4) vs (0) Dick
Dick is looking to reverse the position.
Ohanian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ohanian wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dick! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ohanian (6) vs (0) Dick
Dick can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dick is just holding on here. Ohanian manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ohanian (9) vs (0) Dick
You can see the frustration on Dick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ohanian keeps control of the position easily here as Dick tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ohanian's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick can't escape the position.
Ohanian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish.
Ohanian avoiding Dick 's attempts to control his hands.
Ohanian has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick is trying to defend against the choke here but Ohanian has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ohanian Tightens the hold and Dick taps out furiously! Ohanian displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
During a confident post fight interview, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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