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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamie Hull!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Hull
Konstantinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konstantinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hull working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.
Hull is trying to keep Konstantinov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up.
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konstantinov is aware though and is defending well.
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konstantinov defends well.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Konstantinov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Konstantinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily.
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konstantinov is aware though and is defending well.
Hull is looking for a triangle but Konstantinov pushes his legs off easily.
Hull looking for a triangle here. Konstantinov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hull pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Konstantinov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamie Hull! |
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