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CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mulligan forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andersson jumps guard.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Andersson 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.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulligan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Mulligan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersson defends it easily.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Mulligan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mulligan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
Mulligan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andersson has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to keep Mulligan in close.
Andersson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mulligan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andersson. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (5) Mulligan
Mulligan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Mulligan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is stalling here. Andersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mulligan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (9) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Mulligan denies him.
Andersson working away.
Andersson staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mulligan's legs.
Mulligan is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (11) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersson tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away.
Andersson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling the pace for now.
Andersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Mulligan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Andersson is staying active.
Andersson fails to move to back control.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Mulligan regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
Mulligan actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it.
Mulligan is refusing to be controlled, as Andersson sits in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is trying to control but can't.
Mulligan is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mulligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson 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.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson won't allow Mulligan to sweep him here.
Andersson 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.
Andersson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Andersson pushing down on Mulligan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mulligan has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (14) vs (5) Mulligan
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Frank Andersson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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