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CACC 5 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2035 p4p, 114 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1355 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Clarks. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Clarks instigates a clinch.
Clarks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (0) vs (2) Clarks
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell has his foot on Clarks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarks works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
Clarks controlling from the top position.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks preventing the sweep.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Clarks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell 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.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell working for a triangle but Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarks is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Clarks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarks defends well.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Clarks trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has his hands on Bell's head, controlling the position.
Clarks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarks is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Clarks wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarks is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarks is holding on for now.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarks gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture.
More stalling from Clarks.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
Bell is looking to pass into half guard but Clarks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clarks is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (4) Clarks
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Bell has an active guard here but Clarks has managed to pass into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Clarks defends easily.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Clarks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (2) vs (7) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Clarks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Clarks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarks prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarks controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks postures up.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Elroy Clarks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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