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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thor Hammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hammer (0) vs (2) Garcia
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer gets full guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hammer (0) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Garcia has hold of Hammer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hammer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Garcia cranks the arm and Hammer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hammer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabe Garcia!
Gabe Garcia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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