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CACC 241 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Konstantinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Konstantinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Tanaka
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konstantinov defends it easily.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Konstantinov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka looking to control.
Konstantinov controlling from the top position.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at The Crucible inform us that Tanaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Konstantinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanaka working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka pushes a forearm under Konstantinov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Konstantinov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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