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CACC 241 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuronoa tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuronoa has managed to clinch.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuronoa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Clark
Kuronoa looking to control.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Clark in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
My spies in PSE inform me that Clark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clark passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling the action here.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clark wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuronoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (2) Clark
Clark breaks Kuronoa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (4) Clark
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Clark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuronoa sees it coming and defends easily.
Clark controlling the action here.
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (7) Clark
Clark controls the position from side control.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Clark is trying to move to mount but Kuronoa reverses beautifully and ends up in Clark 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (7) Clark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clark 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.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (9) Clark
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuronoa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clark is looking to defend but Kuronoa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clark ! Kuronoa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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