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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Jones
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones controlling the position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel frees his head quite easily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (7) Jones
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well.
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is not content to let Jones control the position.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (7) Jones
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diesel has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Jones is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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