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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thorvald Nansen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Dimitrovic!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nansen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimitrovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nansen is defending well.
Nansen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dimitrovic regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nansen (2) vs (0) Dimitrovic
Dimitrovic has his foot on Nansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nansen has gone for a leg lock! Dimitrovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nansen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nansen (2) vs (2) Dimitrovic
Nansen pulls Dimitrovic in close to prevent any damage.
Dimitrovic is posturing up here but Nansen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dimitrovic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dimitrovic has to tap! Slick submission there by Nansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thorvald Nansen! |
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