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CWC 230 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Lo pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage.
Gelfen trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen controlling from the top position.
Lo is controlling Gelfen's posture.
Gelfen controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Gelfen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gelfen from advancing position.
Gelfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gelfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gelfen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gelfen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Gelfen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lo is trying to improve his position.
Lo is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen working away.
Lo stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo regains half guard.
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Gelfen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (8) Gelfen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gelfen goes for an armbar but Lo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (8) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to improve his position but instead Lo has moved into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lo controlling the pace.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Gelfen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (8) Gelfen
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen is looking to get to half guard.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Gelfen is trying to reverse the position but instead Lo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (8) vs (8) Gelfen
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Gelfen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (8) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelfen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (10) vs (10) Gelfen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lo won't allow Gelfen to sweep him here.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gelfen looking to control.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (13) vs (10) Gelfen
Gelfen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gelfen struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen wants to control but Lo postures up.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Lo takes a little break here. Gelfen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gelfen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (13) vs (12) Gelfen
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it.
Gelfen content to control rather than advance.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. |
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