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CWC 286 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Declan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Declan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Declan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Declan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Declan is defended easily by Priest.
Declan shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest gets a clinch.
Priest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest not doing much here.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Declan is staying busy.
Declan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Declan wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Priest has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Declan is in real trouble here. Priest gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Declan is tapping out! Priest wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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