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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Banky Edwards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Destro VonDoom!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by VonDoom. VonDoom maintains the clinch.
Edwards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edwards (2) vs (0) VonDoom
Edwards works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edwards (5) vs (0) VonDoom
Edwards wants to finish this one by submission but VonDoom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edwards.
Edwards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Edwards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but VonDoom is surviving well by controlling Edwards's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But VonDoom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from VonDoom! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edwards (5) vs (2) VonDoom
Edwards is controlling VonDoom's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonDoom wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edwards (7) vs (2) VonDoom
Edwards content to stall in guard here.
VonDoom controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has gone for a leg lock! VonDoom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edwards's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edwards (7) vs (4) VonDoom
Edwards keeping moving, preventing VonDoom from controlling successfully.
Edwards is adopting a defensive guard.
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonDoom wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but VonDoom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is looking for a triangle but VonDoom pushes his legs off easily.
VonDoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VonDoom defends it easily.
Edwards has control of VonDoom's left arm, preventing VonDoom from doing any damage.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
VonDoom tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
VonDoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VonDoom content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Edwards has locked up a guillotine! Edwards's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? VonDoom is holding on here and Edwards must be using up a lot of energy. VonDoom has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Edwards gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Banky Edwards! |
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