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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Gilbert fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gilbert just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gilbert breaks from the clinch.
Gilbert fails to land the takedown.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gilbert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson bucks up and tries to throw Gilbert off but instead Gilbert has got his back!
Thompson is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Thompson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gilbert.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gilbert trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
Gilbert is punishing Thompson with some ground and pound.
Thompson trying to get back to his feet but Gilbert is in full control for now.
Gilbert is working the ground and pound. Can Thompson escape?
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Gilbert has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Good control from Gilbert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gilbert has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Thompson is in real trouble here. Gilbert gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Gilbert wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Gilbert! |
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