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CWC 352 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Thunder
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thunder works to advance to full mount. Jafar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (6) Thunder
Jafar can't escape the position.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder takes Jafar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (9) Thunder
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thunder keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
It looks like Thunder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar tries to break free.
Thunder is not going to allow Jafar to sit and survive in this position.
Thunder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
Jafar fending off the submission attempt from Thunder.
Jafar is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thunder has the hooks in. Jafar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jafar wants to escape the position.
Jafar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jafar is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jafar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Distant Thunder!
Distant Thunder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heavy Metal Drugs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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