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CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; James Tuati!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mondragon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tuati sprawls and moves away.
Tuati pushes Mondragon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuati prevents it.
Mondragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tuati clinches up with Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tuati is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Tuati manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to drag Tuati to the mat but Tuati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mondragon has picked Tuati up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Tuati
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Tuati
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuati is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Tuati is squirming around nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tuati tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuati is looking to escape.
Mondragon is looking to work his way around to Tuati's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuati is looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuati is controlling an arm, preventing Mondragon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Tuati bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Tuati
Tuati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon pulls Tuati in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to keep Tuati in close.
Tuati looking to improve position, pressing down on Mondragon's thigh with his hand. Mondragon seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tuati paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tuati's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mondragon picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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