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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Montreal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harrington fails with the takedown
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Harrington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saldini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrington tries to pull guard but Saldini won't allow it.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Harrington.
Harrington is trying to pull guard but Saldini has him pressed against the cage.
Harrington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saldini is pushing down on Harrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Harrington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrington. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Harrington
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini takes Harrington's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (6) vs (0) Harrington
Harrington is in bad spot here.
Saldini looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Harrington taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Saldini! |
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