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TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muharib Xornimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Bush!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xornimada's waist but Xornimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
Xornimada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bush! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xornimada (4) vs (0) Bush
Xornimada trying to control the position but Bush is working away.
Bush tries to buck Xornimada off but Xornimada is having none of it.
Xornimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bush, who protects the arm well.
Xornimada swings around for an armbar but Bush sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Xornimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xornimada (4) vs (2) Bush
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush passes Xornimada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xornimada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Bush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xornimada is trying to get back to full guard.
Bush trying to mount his opponent but Xornimada defends it.
Bush prevents Xornimada from improving his position.
Xornimada is working hard here to advance position.
Xornimada trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xornimada is trying to control but Bush passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Xornimada (4) vs (5) Bush
Xornimada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xornimada tries to get out of the position.
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xornimada is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xornimada trying to control but Bush flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Xornimada (4) vs (8) Bush
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bush has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Xornimada has hold of Bush's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bush lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Xornimada is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bush throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Bush! |
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