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GFY 121 Belts are for suckers 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Alex Sousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sousa (2) vs (0) Domino
Sousa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Domino sees it coming and defends easily.
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.
Sousa trying to work for an americana but Domino has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sousa passes Domino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Sousa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Domino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino won't allow Sousa to pass to mount.
Sousa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Domino as he works his way to full guard.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Domino keeps moving.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domino is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sousa (5) vs (0) Domino
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Domino, who protects the arm well.
Domino tries to control but Sousa manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sousa (8) vs (0) Domino
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa.
Sousa looking to break Domino's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Domino remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sousa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domino showing good submission defense here.
Sousa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Domino has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sousa working for a choke but Domino is defending well.
Domino fending off the submission attempt from Sousa.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is looking for the choke from the back position but Domino is controlling his hands well.
Sousa tightening his grip on Domino, looking for the choke.
Sousa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Domino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sousa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Domino preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sousa.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is persistently looking for the submission but Domino is defending it well.
I really don't envy Domino right now.
Sousa has got his arm under Domino's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Domino has spun round into Sousa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sousa (8) vs (2) Domino
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Domino from controlling successfully.
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sousa looking to control.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa has his feet on Domino's thighs here. He's pushed Domino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Domino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Sousa!
After winning the bout, Alex Sousa 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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