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CACC 7 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4123 p4p, 360 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22105 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tembo Laibon!
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.
Laibon looking to score a takedown here. Ronaldo is defending well but Laibon drives through and ends up in Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Ronaldo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is really struggling to control Laibon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laibon working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laibon is looking for a triangle but Ronaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laibon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo stands and throws Laibon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (5) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laibon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon regains half guard.
Ronaldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Laibon defends the submission attempt.
Laibon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ronaldo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (8) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been informed that Laibon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard.
Laibon has a hand on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ronaldo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (11) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying desperately to improve position.
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is having none of it.
Ronaldo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laibon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo wants to finish this one by submission but Laibon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ronaldo.
Laibon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Laibon is defending it quite comfortably.
Laibon is pressing down on Ronaldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo passes Laibon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Laibon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Laibon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
Laibon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laibon.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laibon is retaining full guard.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon looks winded!
Laibon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo pushing down on Laibon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ronaldo is trying for a kimura here. Laibon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ronaldo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pele Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Pele Ronaldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tembo Laibon spoke after the fight, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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