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TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lance Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (0) St. Georges
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright is really struggling to control St. Georges but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St. Georges is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wright rolls with it to try and escape but St. Georges cranks on the arm and Wright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christine St. Georges!
An out of breath Christine St. Georges thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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