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CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
Minasian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez is holding on to half guard well.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Minasian is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minasian trying to advance position but Sanchez counters by regaining guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Minasian staying calm.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minasian off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (5) vs (4) Sanchez
Minasian prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Minasian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Minasian for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but Minasian is defending it well.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Minasian tries to break free.
Sanchez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian fending off the submission attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control momentarily.
Sanchez has the hooks in. Minasian is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sanchez passes his arm under Minasian's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minasian taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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