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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ariel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leighton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leighton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Leighton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton is not content to let Diaz control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton trying to control but Diaz postures up.
#T1#
Diaz trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leighton tries to get out of the position.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leighton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diaz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Diaz
Leighton is trying desperately to improve position.
Leighton is trying to escape the mount but Diaz keeps good control and instead manages to take Leighton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (0) vs (8) Diaz#T2##SUB2#
Diaz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Leighton won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Diaz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Diaz! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isduby Cool! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Monk Seal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Seal forces Cool back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cool has hold of one of Seal's legs. Seal is fighting the takedown attempt but Cool gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cool (2) vs (0) Seal
Cool looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cool is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cool is looking to defend but Seal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cool! Seal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cool taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monk Seal!
During a confident post fight interview, Monk Seal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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