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CWC 236 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonal shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Womba clinches up with Tonal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonal tries for a takedown but Womba manages to get underhooks.
Tonal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Womba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Tonal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonal after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonal prevents it.
Womba prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonal wants a takedown but no success here.
Womba wants a takedown.
Tonal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Womba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba is looking to clinch.
Womba moves into the clinch.
Womba has Tonal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tonal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonal stops a takedown attempt from Womba.
Tonal gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Womba wants a takedown.
Womba is looking for a takedown.
Tonal wants a takedown.
Tonal has hold of one of Womba's legs. Womba is fighting the takedown attempt but Tonal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonal (2) vs (0) Womba
Tonal advances to half guard.
Tonal wants to free his trapped foot but Womba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Womba tries to get to full guard but Tonal has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonal not doing much here.
Womba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tonal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonal (5) vs (0) Womba
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal controlling the pace for now.
Tonal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Womba for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba tries to improve his position but instead Tonal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tonal (8) vs (0) Womba
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonal keeps control of the position as Womba tries to break free.
Tonal controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Womba trying to control the hands but Tonal won't let him.
Womba is holding onto Tonal's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Womba right now.
Tonal not allowing Womba to control his hands.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Womba wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonal gets his hands free.
Tonal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tonal'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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Womba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonal controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Womba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonal.
Tonal avoiding Womba 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Womba trying to control the action but Tonal just sinks the hooks in.
Tonal is riding his opponent, not letting Womba buck him off.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Womba tries to break free.
Womba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonal biding his time, controlling Womba.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonal is hanging on to Womba's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Womba.
Womba rolls, trying to escape but Tonal keeps control of the position.
Womba is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonal takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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