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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doyea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Judge uses from the top position.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doyea is trying to hold Judge in close to prevent damage but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doyea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Judge wants to take a breather but Doyea is having none of it.
Doyea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doyea pushes a forearm under Judge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Judge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
After the fight, Arod Doyea was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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