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CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Luka Perovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Perovic, which made it look bad.
Perovic closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the ropes.
Perovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Perovic
Perovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Perovic
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward controlling from mount.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ward jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Perovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ward off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ward (5) vs (4) Perovic
Ward can't escape the position.
Perovic doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (7) vs (4) Perovic
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perovic is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Perovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Perovic.
Perovic keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (7) vs (6) Perovic
Perovic looking to pass the guard.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Perovic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Perovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward is trying to control the position but Perovic postures up.
Perovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward working for a triangle but Perovic defends it easily.
Perovic trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (9) vs (6) Perovic
Ward trying to control but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Perovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (9) vs (8) Perovic
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Perovic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (9) vs (11) Perovic
Perovic working for a submission but Ward is keeping him at bay.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perovic prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Perovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Perovic eventually gives up the hold.
Perovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is staying active underneath Perovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Perovic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perovic wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Perovic lying in Ward's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ward decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Perovic taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
In his post fight interview, Mr Ward started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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