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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shiphead Copslapper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knox closes the distance and pushes Copslapper back into the cage.
Knox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox wants to take the fight to the mat but Copslapper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Copslapper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Copslapper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knox prevents it.
Copslapper wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shiphead Copslapper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Copslapper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copslapper tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
Knox pulls guard.
We've been hearing that Copslapper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Copslapper controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is still trying to improve position.
Copslapper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox has Copslapper pulled in close to control his posture.
Copslapper content to stall in guard here.
Knox trying to control the position.
Copslapper pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Copslapper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copslapper controlling the pace.
Copslapper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knox tries to roll over but Copslapper keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper controlling the action here.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copslapper is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Copslapper continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Copslapper (3) vs (0) Knox
Knox wants to control but Copslapper is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knox tries to hold on but Copslapper postures up.
Copslapper prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Knox keeps trying to improve his position.
Copslapper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Copslapper isn't that keen on the idea.
Copslapper controlling the pace for now.
Knox can't escape the position.
Copslapper fails to move to back control.
Knox tries to lock up and control but Copslapper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper controlling the position easily from mount.
Knox has given up his back here. Will Copslapper look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Copslapper (6) vs (0) Knox
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Copslapper keeps control of the position.
Knox is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Knox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper fails to advance to Knox's back.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Copslapper's attempts to control the action.
Copslapper controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Copslapper controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox can't escape the position.
Knox stops Copslapper from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knox looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Copslapper (9) vs (0) Knox
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Copslapper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knox.
A lull in the action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Copslapper controlling the positon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copslapper avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Copslapper takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Shiphead Copslapper 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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