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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Sydney 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 1 losses; Declan Hayes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hayes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayes (0) vs (2) Arson
Hayes trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Arson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes working for a triangle but Arson defends it easily.
Arson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayes wants to improve his position but instead Arson has moved into half guard.
Hayes is not content to let Arson control the position.
Hayes tries to roll over but Arson keeps him under control.
Arson not doing much here.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Arson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well.
Arson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily.
Hayes trying to control but Arson postures up.
Arson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hayes (0) vs (5) Arson
Hayes tries to hold on but Arson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hayes turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arson off and cradles Hayes's limp body as Arson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Elay Arson! |
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