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CACC 213 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler forces Toussaint back against the cage and clinches.
Toussaint is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wangler can't fight it off and eventually Toussaint manages to take the fight to the floor. Wangler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Wangler controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Toussaint pushing down on Wangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toussaint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Toussaint moves into full mount! Wangler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (5) Toussaint
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wangler is now in Toussaint's guard. A big mistake from Toussaint there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (5) Toussaint
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toussaint trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control the pace.
Wangler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toussaint for as long as he can get away with.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Toussaint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Wangler'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.
Toussaint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toussaint.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Wangler stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
Toussaint is trying to keep Wangler in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (5) Toussaint
Wangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toussaint! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toussaint tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (10) vs (5) Toussaint
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Toussaint is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (5) Toussaint
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
Toussaint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toussaint doesn't escape.
Toussaint tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toussaint wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler is trying to stick to Toussaint's back but Toussaint is turning into Wangler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wangler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toussaint. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (7) Toussaint
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Toussaint keeps trying to improve his position.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (21) vs (7) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Wangler.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Toussaint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler moves into full mount! Toussaint won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (24) vs (7) Toussaint
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (27) vs (7) Toussaint
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint tries to break free.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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. |
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