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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakhvakhishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakhvakhishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhvakhishvili has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vakhvakhishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vakhvakhishvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vakhvakhishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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Vakhvakhishvili feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Vakhvakhishvili changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Jones#T1#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vakhvakhishvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) Jones
Vakhvakhishvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vakhvakhishvili has locked up a guillotine! Vakhvakhishvili's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Vakhvakhishvili must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vakhvakhishvili gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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