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TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGuire rushes Spartan and presses him up against the cage.
Spartan prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spartan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spartan (0) vs (4) McGuire
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan tries to escape but McGuire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Spartan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Spartan right now.
Spartan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartan is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looking for the choke but no joy.
Spartan just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Spartan can't escape the position.
Spartan trying to control but not successfully.
McGuire is cranking Spartan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spartan! He's tightened the choke and Spartan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McGuire!
James McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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