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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Akaro Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ottke as Horiguchi shoots in.
Ottke tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Horiguchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ottke was covering up waiting for the punch and Horiguchi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (0) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Horiguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi is really struggling to control Ottke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Horiguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Horiguchi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horiguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Horiguchi won't allow it. #T2#
Horiguchi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horiguchi is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is looking to stall here but Horiguchi recovers full guard.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horiguchi is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Horiguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Horiguchi pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Horiguchi is trying to hold Ottke in close to prevent damage but Ottke has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi is trying to control but can't.
Horiguchi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Horiguchi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Horiguchi is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Horiguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horiguchi.
Ottke is fighting to break Horiguchi's control of his arms but Horiguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Horiguchi is keeping the position.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horiguchi holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Horiguchi working a defensive guard here.
Ottke passes Horiguchi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horiguchi is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Ottke is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Horiguchi manages to get to full guard.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke passes Horiguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Horiguchi is not content to let Ottke control the position.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke won't allow Horiguchi to sweep him here.
Horiguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke looking to control.
Horiguchi trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Horiguchi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horiguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horiguchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horiguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke is trying to keep Horiguchi in close.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke won't allow Horiguchi to sweep him here.
Ottke trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Horiguchi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Horiguchi tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T13##SUB2#
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Horiguchi won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Horiguchi is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Horiguchi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Horiguchi defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horiguchi is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horiguchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Long Schlong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Schlong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (4) Schlong
Schlong trying to control the action but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Schlong works to advance to full mount. Ji Woo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ji Woo (0) vs (6) Schlong#SUB2#
Schlong working for a submission but Ji Woo is keeping him at bay.
Ji Woo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Schlong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ji Woo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ji Woo shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong controlling the position easily from mount.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position but Schlong isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schlong wants to take Ji Woo's back here but Ji Woo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ji Woo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schlong looking to control but Ji Woo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Schlong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Schlong swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ji Woo is now in Schlong's guard. A big mistake from Schlong there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (6) Schlong
Schlong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Schlong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ji Woo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schlong is trying to control but can't.
Schlong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ji Woo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Woo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (6) Schlong
Ji Woo fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Schlong working to try and regain half guard.
Ji Woo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlong can't escape the position.
Schlong regains half guard.#SUB2#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Schlong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schlong gets back to full guard.
Schlong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ji Woo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (8) Schlong
Ji Woo controls Schlong momentarily but Schlong frees himself.
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB2#
Schlong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ji Woo has his foot on Schlong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schlong works his way back into a safe position though.
Schlong wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Schlong is looking to advance position but Ji Woo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (9) vs (8) Schlong
Schlong is trying to reverse the position but instead Ji Woo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (12) vs (8) Schlong
Schlong wants to control his opponent's hands but Ji Woo gets his hands free.
Ji Woo controls the position.
Schlong trying to control the hands but Ji Woo breaks the grip.
What can Schlong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7##SUB#
Ji Woo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schlong can't escape the position.
Schlong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schlong has his hands clasped together around Ji Woo's back. He's all about the action.
Schlong trying to hold on to Ji Woo's head to control him but Ji Woo postures up.
#SUB2#
Schlong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Schlong gets full guard.
Ji Woo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo is looking to advance position but Schlong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (12) vs (12) Schlong#SUB2#
Schlong is working for a guillotine from mount but Ji Woo frees his head quite easily.
Schlong trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Schlong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ji Woo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (14) vs (12) Schlong
Ji Woo trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ji Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Schlong looking to control.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Schlong keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Schlong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ji Woo stacks Schlong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ji Woo! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (17) vs (12) Schlong
Schlong is trying to control Ji Woo's posture but Ji Woo avoids it.
Schlong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11#
Ji Woo is taking a breather. Schlong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schlong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ji Woo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ji Woo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (17) vs (16) Schlong
Ji Woo staying busy and making it hard for Schlong to control. #SUB2#
Schlong 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, Ji Woo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Ji Woo is having to fend off submission attempts from Schlong, who is looking to sink in the choke. Schlong doesn't have the hooks in though and Ji Woo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (19) vs (16) Schlong
Schlong keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass. #T12#
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Schlong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ji Woo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schlong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ji Woo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schlong being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Schlong working for submissions but it's allowed Ji Woo to get to half guard.
Schlong is not content to let Ji Woo control the position.#T14#
Schlong wants to improve his position but Ji Woo is controlling well.
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Schlong is defending the position.
Schlong wants to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo controlling the action here.
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Schlong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Woo takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Bong Ji Woo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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