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CWC 237 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 5 wins and 3 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wangler looking to score a takedown here. Bangsit is defending well but Wangler drives through and ends up in Bangsit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Wangler
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit trying to control the position here.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Bangsit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Wangler prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Bangsit has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Bangsit wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to get to half guard.
Bangsit wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Bangsit to control.
Wangler wants to take Bangsit's back here but Bangsit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bangsit is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit gets back to half guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bangsit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler is fighting to break Bangsit's control of his arms but Bangsit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Wangler pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Bangsit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking to control but Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (8) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Bangsit doesn't allow it.
Bangsit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (0) vs (11) Wangler
A lull in the action here.
Bangsit rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Bangsit breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (11) Wangler
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler is pulling down on Bangsit's head to control his posture.
Bangsit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (11) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bangsit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Wangler recovers full guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 11 to 5.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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