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CWC 333 - Prelims 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Ulatov
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ulatov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Ulatov
Ulatov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (7) Ulatov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatov wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ulatov.
Ulatov working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Ulatov trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Ulatov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith tries to control the position but Ulatov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (10) Ulatov
Ulatov controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the action but Ulatov just sinks the hooks in.
Ulatov is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Ulatov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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