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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tawanda Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor Pena!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pena instigates a clinch.
Pena goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Pena manages to pull guard.
Pena throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zulu escapes and throws Pena's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (3) vs (0) Pena
Pena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pena manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zulu's best efforts.
Pena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zulu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zulu controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu is looking for a kimura here.
Pena trying to control but Zulu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is trying to work for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
Pena is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pena trying to control from the bottom.
Pena tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Pena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena wants to get back to full guard.
Pena is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zulu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (6) vs (0) Pena
Zulu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pena struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is staying tight to Pena's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zulu continues to stall.
Pena tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
Pena wants to control but Zulu postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pena tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zulu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (8) vs (0) Pena
Zulu controlling from mount.
Zulu wants to finish this one by submission but Pena is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zulu.
Pena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Pena to control.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pena tries to control Zulu's body but Zulu pushes him off. Pena squirms to his side and now Zulu has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (0) Pena
Pena wants to escape the position.
Zulu biding his time, controlling Pena.
Zulu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pena is trying to break free.
Zulu looking for the choke but no joy.
Pena tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pena is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tawanda Zulu! |
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