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TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo 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; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Smart!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Smart drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Smart
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart seems to be looking for submissions.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Smart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Smart
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cartwright manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (8) Smart
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
Smart is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Smart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smart has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Smart in close.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Smart defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cartwright is tightening it up a little... Smart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clin Cartwright! |
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