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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hartwell tries to clinch but Brunson moves out of range.
Hartwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brunson.
Hartwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brunson has clasped his hands together around Hartwell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (0) vs (4) Brunson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brunson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brunson swings around for an armbar but Hartwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (4) Brunson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (5) vs (4) Brunson
Brunson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartwell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (5) vs (8) Brunson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hartwell taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blonde Brunson! |
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