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CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Simone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simone is trying to defend but Ottke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simone (0) vs (2) Ottke
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simone is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Simone tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke not doing much here.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Ottke
Simone is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ottke working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (8) Ottke
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke prevents Simone from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone managing to control the position.
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke 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.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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