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Pitbull XXVI 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cazic Thule! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jung Yu Sin! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Yu Sin leaves Thule with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Thule shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thule dives in for a single leg takedown but Yu Sin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cazic Thule. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thule is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yu Sin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yu Sin drags the fight down to the ground.
Yu Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thule is one step ahead there. Thule stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu Sin swivels though and keeps the full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yu Sin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thule (0) vs (2) Yu Sin We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu Sin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (0) vs (5) Yu Sin Yu Sin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thule's legs.
Yu Sin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yu Sin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thule (0) vs (7) Yu Sin Thule regains half guard. Thule is trying to get back to full guard. Yu Sin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thule (0) vs (10) Yu Sin The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Sin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Yu Sin extends the arm and Thule is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jung Yu Sin! Our winner, Jung Yu Sin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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