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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thunder pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thunder (0) vs (4) Joey
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey working away.
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joey swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
Thunder pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Thunder gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (7) vs (4) Joey
Thunder tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Thunder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Joey has his feet on Thunder's thighs here. He's pushed Thunder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thunder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Our winner, Tribbiani Joey, 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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