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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Gentil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Diddy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gentil (0) vs (2) Diddy
Diddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gentil is looking for a triangle but Diddy pushes his legs off easily.
Gentil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diddy is pushing down on Gentil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gentil is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gentil looking for submissions off his back.
Gentil is in trouble now - Diddy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gentil (0) vs (5) Diddy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy looking to control but Gentil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diddy takes Gentil's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gentil is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gentil (0) vs (8) Diddy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy looking for the RNC.
Diddy wants to control but Gentil is keeping busy.
Diddy has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gentil is in real trouble here. Diddy gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gentil is tapping out! Diddy wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Diddy!
A very excited looking Joe Diddy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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