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CWC 332 - Prelims 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fred shoots for a takedown but Merel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred fails with the takedown.
Fred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Merel
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (5) Merel
Fred holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred manages to get back to half guard.
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fred doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel wants to pass to mount but Fred is defending the position.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is looking for a kimura but Fred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merel to get the leverage.
Merel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (8) Merel
Merel prevents Fred from getting the reversal.
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fred is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fred and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fred stops Merel from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred is looking for a sweep.
Fred is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (4) vs (8) Merel
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fred is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merel is defending well though. Fred let's go of the attempt for now.
Fred tries to get the hooks in deep but Merel pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Fred. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fred's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (4) vs (10) Merel
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (4) vs (13) Merel
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fred has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Fred. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (8) vs (13) Merel
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Fred trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel stops Fred from passing to mount.
Fred trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fred passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (11) vs (13) Merel
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Merel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fred (14) vs (13) Merel
Merel showing good submission defense here.
Fred is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fred avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
Merel staying busy and making it hard for Fred to control.
Merel is in a bad position with Fred working for a choke. Merel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (14) vs (15) Merel
Fred lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (16) vs (15) Merel
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (16) vs (17) Merel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Fred trying to control but Merel postures up.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fred is looking to get back to full guard here but Merel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (16) vs (20) Merel
Fred gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fred tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Fred to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fred wants to sweep but no luck.
Fred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merel trying to move into half guard but instead Fred has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (18) vs (20) Merel
Merel 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.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Fred tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Fred is proving a slippery customer.
Merel keeping full guard, as Fred tries to pass.
Fred content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merel has locked up a guillotine! Merel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fred is holding on here and Merel must be using up a lot of energy. Fred has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Merel!
A relieved looking Mark Merel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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