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CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
OBrien darts in and clinches Hotspot up against the ropes.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hotspot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotspot after a bit of a struggle.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown.
OBrien wants the takedown. Hotspot is fighting it off but OBrien persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hotspot's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (0) vs (2) OBrien
Hotspot trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hotspot keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Hotspot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien won't allow Hotspot to sweep him here.
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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Hotspot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Hotspot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotspot manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Hotspot's guard.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Hotspot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotspot manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Hotspot's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
Hotspot can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hotspot is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
Hotspot is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien is looking for a kimura here.
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotspot is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Hotspot is working away.
Hotspot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hotspot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Hotspot.
OBrien trying to control but Hotspot is working from the bottom.
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien forces his way into half guard.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien wants to control but Hotspot is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hotspot (4) vs (2) OBrien
Hotspot not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
Hotspot biding his time, controlling OBrien.
Hotspot not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
OBrien preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hotspot.
Hotspot trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
Hotspot gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
Hotspot looking for the choke from the back.
Hotspot keeps control of the position as OBrien tries to break free.
OBrien trying to control the position but Hotspot manages to sink in the hooks.
OBrien is in bad spot here.
Hotspot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
OBrien wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
OBrien staying busy and making it hard for Hotspot to control.
OBrien is really stuck here.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien tries to roll but Hotspot sticks to his back.
Hotspot is riding his opponent, not letting OBrien buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hotspot controlling well, preventing OBrien from escaping the position.
OBrien wants to control his opponent's hands but Hotspot gets his hands free.
OBrien can't escape the position.
Hotspot working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be OBrien right now.
OBrien looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hotspot.
Hotspot has the hooks in. OBrien is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Hotspot wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
Hotspot slows the pace down in half guard.
Hotspot is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hotspot controlling the action here.
Hotspot wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to control but Hotspot postures up.
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotspot.
Still in half guard, Hotspot seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Hotspot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hotspot is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Hotspot is controlling well.
Hotspot trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
Hotspot stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is not content to let Hotspot control the position.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
Hotspot controlling the action here.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
OBrien manages to get to full guard.
Hotspot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Hotspot is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien working for a triangle but Hotspot defends it easily.
OBrien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hotspot defends it easily.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien is pulling down on Hotspot's head to control his posture.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hotspot takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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