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GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 44 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Singleton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pawn's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Pawn
Pawn trying to control but Singleton postures up.
Singleton prevents Pawn from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pawn wants to get back to full guard.
Singleton uses his free foot to push down on Pawn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pawn. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Pawn
Pawn tries to lock up and control but Singleton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Singleton controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn tries to hold on but Singleton postures up.
Singleton controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton takes Pawn's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pawn is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (8) vs (0) Pawn
Good control from Singleton.
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pawn for as long as he can get away with.
Pawn trying to control the hands but Singleton breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Singleton controlling the positon.
Pawn just trying to survive but Singleton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Singleton.
Singleton gets his hands free as Pawn looks to control.
Singleton controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Singleton continues to stall.
Pawn can't escape the position.
Pawn trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Singleton has the hooks in. Pawn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Singleton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pawn doesn't escape.
Pawn tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pawn tries to roll but Singleton sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Singleton controlling the positon.
Pawn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Singleton'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.
Singleton not allowing Pawn to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Singleton controlling the position well here. Pawn rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Singleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Singleton.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pawn tries to escape the position.
Singleton controls the position.
Pawn is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pawn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Singleton.
Pawn is in bad spot here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singleton gets his hands free as Pawn looks to control.
Pawn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Singleton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Singleton is riding his opponent, not letting Pawn buck him off.
Singleton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pawn taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Singleton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tubbs Singleton!
Tubbs Singleton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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