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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Greene instigates a clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greene pulls guard.
Greene can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greene trying to control but Robinson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson stalling.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson prevents Greene from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (3) vs (0) Greene
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Greene turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Robinson off and cradles Greene's limp body as Robinson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hank Robinson! |
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