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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): London 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alien Invasion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ragnar Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Invasion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Invasion (2) vs (0) Jahr
Invasion is looking for a kimura but Jahr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Invasion to get the leverage.
Invasion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jahr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jahr is just riding it out for now. Invasion eventually gives up the hold.
Invasion is looking for a kimura but Jahr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Invasion to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion wants to take a breather but Jahr is having none of it.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jahr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jahr is defending against the submission attempts here by Invasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Invasion seems to be working for a kimura but Jahr defends the submission attempt.
Invasion is looking for a kimura here.
Invasion is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion trying to control from half guard but Jahr is working away.
Jahr trying to control but Invasion postures up.
Invasion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jahr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jahr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Invasion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jahr is just riding it out for now. Invasion eventually gives up the hold.
Jahr is defending against the submission attempts here by Invasion.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion seems to be looking for submissions.
Invasion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jahr.
Jahr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jahr, not yet.
Invasion pushes down on Jahr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jahr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Invasion.
Jahr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Invasion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jahr keeps working.
Invasion seems to be looking for submissions.
Invasion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jahr is just riding it out for now. Invasion eventually gives up the hold.
Jahr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jahr is not content to let Invasion control the position.
Jahr is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Invasion has latched onto it... Big trouble! Invasion pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jahr is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Invasion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alien Invasion! |
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