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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masters's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Masters
Masters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Masters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masters manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Masters's guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.
Masters is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
Masters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masters has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Masters
Hughes trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
Masters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters prevents Hughes from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Masters manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (5) Masters
Masters controlling from the full mount.
Hughes tries to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hughes gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masters wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes wants to control but Masters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Masters 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.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Masters is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masters maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hughes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masters has cracked it and Hughes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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