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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Lox Sleech! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sota Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takahashi rushes Sleech and presses him up against the cage.
Sleech turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sleech manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sleech (4) vs (0) Takahashi
Sleech staying calm.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sleech (6) vs (0) Takahashi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sleech (9) vs (0) Takahashi
Sleech avoiding Takahashi 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Sleech controls the position.
Sleech has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Takahashi is in real trouble here. Sleech gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Takahashi is tapping out! Sleech wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lox Sleech! |
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