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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lexington closes the distance and clinches.
Lexington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gabriel regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (0) vs (2) Lexington
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Gabriel has his foot on Lexington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lexington works his way back into a safe position though.
Lexington trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lexington trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (0) vs (5) Lexington
Lexington trying to control the action but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel regains half guard.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lexington is stalling in the full guard.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Gabriel pushes a forearm under Lexington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lexington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
A relieved looking Joao Gabriel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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