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CWC Fight Night 1 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Newton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Newton
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Merel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel trying to control the position here.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel trying to control the position here.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to advance position but Merel counters by regaining guard.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Newton
Newton keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Newton
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Merel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Merel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (2) Newton
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merel has control of Newton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position.
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.
Merel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (2) Newton
Newton regains half guard.
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel forces his way into half guard.
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newton moves into full guard.
Merel passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton gets back to full guard.
Merel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton has his feet on Merel's thighs here. He's pushed Merel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Merel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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