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CWC 251 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 8 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark pulls guard.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OMalley passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing that OMalley has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley is stalling here. Stark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! OMalley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (0) vs (4) Stark
OMalley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley gets back to full guard.
OMalley 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.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Stark
OMalley won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
OMalley trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark controlling the position.
Stark wants to control but OMalley passes easily into half guard.
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage.
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stark wants to improve his position but OMalley is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OMalley prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.
OMalley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OMalley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but OMalley defends easily.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OMalley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OMalley has Stark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Stark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but OMalley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
OMalley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stark's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OMalley (6) vs (6) Stark
OMalley working for the choke.
OMalley wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
OMalley working for a choke but Stark is defending well.
OMalley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stark for a finish.
Stark showing good submission defense here.
OMalley has the hooks in. Stark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stark turns into OMalley and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (6) vs (8) Stark
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OMalley working a defensive guard but Stark passes into half guard.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but OMalley keeps working.
OMalley gets full guard.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OMalley is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OMalley controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark 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.
OMalley is controlling Stark's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Stark keeps trying to improve his position.
OMalley pulls Stark in to control the position.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OMalley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OMalley gets full guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley looking to control.
Stark trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OMalley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has OMalley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (8) Stark
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stark 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.
OMalley 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.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (8) vs (10) Stark
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark wins on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Brandon Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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