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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): New York 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reni Manfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ralphie Hornby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manfield shoots in for a double leg but Hornby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Hornby, which made it look bad.
Manfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hornby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Manfield's takedown attempt.
Hornby tightens his grip and picks Manfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Manfield manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manfield (0) vs (2) Hornby
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornby is pushing down on Manfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Hornby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manfield is looking for a sweep. Hornby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hornby trying to control the position from guard on top but Manfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornby wants to pass the guard but Manfield is keeping the position.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position here.
Manfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield keeping moving, preventing Hornby from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornby looking to improve position, pressing down on Manfield's thigh with his hand. Manfield seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hornby paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hornby's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Manfield picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reni Manfield! |
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