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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lester gets a clinch.
Miele wants a takedown.
Miele is looking for a takedown.
Lester has Miele pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lester pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miele tumbling to the mat - Lester dives into Miele's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Miele
Miele wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Lester tries to free his leg and advance position but Miele is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is stalling in the full guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miele can't keep his opponent in guard - Lester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miele tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Miele is trying to control but can't.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lester in particular looking to stall.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miele wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?
Lester not doing much here.
Miele trying to hold on to Lester's head to control him but Lester postures up.
Lester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.
Miele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Miele up and slammed him! Miele can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Miele
Lester controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Miele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miele trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (0) Miele
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Lester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (11) vs (0) Miele
Lester manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miele to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lester (14) vs (0) Miele
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lester continues to stall.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lester just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Miele right now.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
Lester controls the position.
Miele is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miele tries to escape the position.
Miele trying to control the action but Lester just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lester is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lester.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lester is not going to allow Miele to sit and survive in this position.
Miele tries to roll but Lester sticks to his back.
Miele is still trying to improve position.
Lester gets his hands free as Miele looks to control.
Miele can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lester trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miele doesn't escape.
More hug and hope from Lester.
Lester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miele can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Moe Lester thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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