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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla gets a double leg takedown into Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla wants to take Toussaint's back but he can't do it this time.
Rolla wants to finish this one by submission but Toussaint is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rolla.
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Toussaint regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Toussaint is defending the position.
Toussaint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Toussaint
Rolla trying to control the hands but Toussaint won't let him.
Toussaint working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rolla is doing well to defend. Toussaint seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rolla is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amand Toussaint!
During a confident post fight interview, Amand Toussaint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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