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GFY 40 - Sunday Night PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 42 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hughes.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Dalton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Hughes
Dalton controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hughes tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hughes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (5) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Dalton has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controlling the position.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dalton keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (7) vs (2) Hughes
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton forces his way into half guard.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Hughes trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Hughes tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has his feet on Dalton's thighs here. He's pushed Dalton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dalton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes!
Sirus Hughes is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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