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TWGC 42 (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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Block Obama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sisko closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama jumps guard but Sisko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sisko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Obama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Obama (0) vs (4) Sisko
Obama can't escape the position.
Obama trying to control the hands but Sisko won't let him.
Sisko trying to control momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko has the hooks in. Obama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sisko looking for the choke from the back.
Sisko controlling well, preventing Obama from escaping the position.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Obama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama has hold of Sisko's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sisko lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Obama is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sisko throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Sisko!
Benjamin Sisko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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