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CACC 96 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cerrahoglu instigates a clinch.
Diokane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cerrahoglu has Diokane pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diokane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrahoglu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cerrahoglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerrahoglu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Diokane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ergun Cerrahoglu.
Cerrahoglu is working for takedown but Diokane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diokane tries to score a body lock takedown but Cerrahoglu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diokane is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cerrahoglu can't get the takedown.
Diokane goes for a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diokane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerrahoglu rushes Diokane and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane gets underhooks to prevent Cerrahoglu's takedown attempt.
Diokane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cerrahoglu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diokane to the mat. Diokane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diokane (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diokane controlling the position.
Diokane has his foot on Cerrahoglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrahoglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diokane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Diokane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrahoglu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a leg! Diokane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diokane manages to kick Cerrahoglu off! Cerrahoglu jumps back into Diokane's guard.
Cerrahoglu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Diokane is working from the bottom.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diokane working for a triangle but Cerrahoglu defends it easily.
Cerrahoglu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cerrahoglu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diokane dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diokane (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerrahoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerrahoglu can't keep his opponent in guard - Diokane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diokane in particular looking to stall.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrahoglu is not content to let Diokane control the position.
Cerrahoglu tries to get to full guard but Diokane has control of the leg.
Cerrahoglu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diokane pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Cerrahoglu has a hand on Diokane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diokane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (8) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cerrahoglu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diokane wants to control the pace but Cerrahoglu is squirming around nicely.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diokane trying to control but Cerrahoglu is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cerrahoglu keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Cerrahoglu regains half guard.
Diokane moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diokane (11) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diokane (13) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diokane controlling his opponent.
Cerrahoglu has given up his back. Will we see Diokane going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Diokane (16) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Diokane tries to keep control of the position but Cerrahoglu is staying busy.
Diokane working for a choke but Cerrahoglu is defending well.
Diokane has the hooks in. Cerrahoglu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diokane trying to control momentarily.
Cerrahoglu wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diokane is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cerrahoglu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Diokane off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Diokane! |
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