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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): Finals - 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Jaxson Munro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alien Invasion!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Invasion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munro's waist but Munro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Invasion off to one side.
Invasion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munro quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Munro (0) vs (2) Invasion
Munro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Invasion pulls his head out easily.
Invasion seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Munro has recovered full guard.
Invasion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Invasion has Munro in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munro (2) vs (2) Invasion
Invasion working for a triangle but Munro defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion working for a triangle but Munro defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munro controls the pace.
Munro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Invasion is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munro is one step ahead there.
Invasion is looking for a triangle but Munro pushes his legs off easily.
Munro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Invasion is keeping the position for now.
Invasion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munro trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munro (2) vs (4) Invasion
Munro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munro (4) vs (4) Invasion
Invasion is trying to keep Munro in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munro advances to half guard.
Munro wants to pass to mount but Invasion is defending the position.
Invasion is looking for a sweep. Munro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Invasion is just riding it out for now. Munro eventually gives up the hold.
Munro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Invasion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Invasion manages to get to full guard.
Munro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion keeping moving, preventing Munro from controlling successfully.
Invasion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munro defends well.
Munro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munro is working hard here to advance position.
Invasion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is looking for a triangle but Munro pushes his legs off easily.
Invasion working for a triangle but Munro defends it easily.
Munro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munro trying to control but Invasion is working from the bottom.
Munro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Munro (7) vs (4) Invasion
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Munro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Invasion keeps working.
Invasion is looking to regain half guard here but Munro keeps moving and retains side control.
Invasion can't do much from the bottom here.
Munro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Invasion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munro is trying to get an arm triangle but Invasion is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Invasion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is trying to improve his position.
Munro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Invasion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munro tries to advance to mount but Invasion denies him.
Munro trying to control the position but Invasion is working away.
Invasion is trying to improve his position.
Invasion is not content to let Munro control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Munro gets to mount! Invasion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Munro (9) vs (4) Invasion
Munro wants to control the pace but Invasion is squirming around nicely.
Invasion looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Munro (12) vs (4) Invasion
Invasion tries to escape but Munro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Munro looking for the RNC.
Munro trying to control.
Invasion trying to control the hands but Munro won't let him.
Munro has the hooks in. Invasion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Munro controlling the positon.
Invasion is trying to break free.
Munro looking for the choke but no joy.
Munro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Invasion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Munro working for the choke.
Invasion is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Invasion trying to control the position but Munro manages to sink in the hooks.
Munro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Munro has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Invasion is defending well but eventually Munro manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Invasion has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxson Munro!
After winning the bout, Jaxson Munro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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