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CWC 236 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OMalley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
OMalley controlling the position.
OMalley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (2) Sanchez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OMalley trying to control here.
OMalley has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanchez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanchez! Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (7) Sanchez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez controls the position.
OMalley stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
OMalley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
OMalley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (4) vs (9) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to control.
Sanchez trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OMalley is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OMalley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley being controlled here, momentarily.
OMalley is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez pushes down on OMalley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
OMalley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (4) vs (12) Sanchez
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OMalley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OMalley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
OMalley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but OMalley is working away.
Sanchez is thwarting OMalley's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez prevents OMalley from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but OMalley defending well.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
OMalley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but OMalley is defending well.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but OMalley recovers full guard.
OMalley has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jesus Sanchez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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