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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark O Madsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz is looking to clinch but O Madsen is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that O Madsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
O Madsen feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, O Madsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Madsen (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is looking for a triangle but O Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz working for a triangle but O Madsen defends it easily.
O Madsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
O Madsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: O Madsen (5) vs (0) Diaz
O Madsen trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Madsen tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
O Madsen tries to move to mount but Diaz blocks the move with his legs.
O Madsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
O Madsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diaz, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Madsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on O Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
O Madsen controlling from the top position.
O Madsen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
O Madsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Madsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Madsen is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Madsen wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
O Madsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: O Madsen (8) vs (0) Diaz
O Madsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow O Madsen to pass to mount.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looks winded!
O Madsen is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Madsen to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, O Madsen seems content to control.
O Madsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. O Madsen eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Madsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by O Madsen.
Diaz is pressing down on O Madsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Madsen 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.
Diaz working for a triangle but O Madsen defends it easily.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Madsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Madsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Madsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Madsen'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 seven minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Madsen (8) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but O Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Madsen managing to control the position.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Madsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Madsen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Madsen (10) vs (2) Diaz
O Madsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Madsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen is stalling in the full guard.
O Madsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
O Madsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Madsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Madsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Madsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but O Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
O Madsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Madsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Madsen seems to be looking for submissions.
O Madsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Madsen pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Madsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Madsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Madsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
O Madsen is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Madsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Madsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Madsen wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen controlling the action here.
O Madsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if O Madsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O Madsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Madsen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: O Madsen (13) vs (2) Diaz
And that's the end of the fight!
O Madsen takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Nate Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm comin back for your a$$ motherfu(ker !!!'. |
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