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CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (0) vs (4) Merlin
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin slows the pace down.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (7) Merlin
Dyon wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dyon is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Merlin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dyon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Merlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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