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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kronos Doomsday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Wangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wangler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doomsday defends it well.
Doomsday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wangler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doomsday (0) vs (2) Wangler
Doomsday wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler controlling the action here.
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.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler wants to work for an arm triangle but Doomsday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangler prevents Doomsday from improving his position.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Wangler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Doomsday trying to control here.
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Doomsday defending well.
Doomsday keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Doomsday defends it.
Wangler controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is pressing down on Doomsday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doomsday is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
Wangler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (0) vs (5) Wangler
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Wangler controlling from mount.
Doomsday is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Doomsday (0) vs (8) Wangler
Doomsday tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler gets his hands free as Doomsday looks to control.
Wangler is hanging on to Doomsday's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Doomsday buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wangler.
Doomsday is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wangler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Doomsday pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Doomsday.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doomsday (2) vs (8) Wangler
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doomsday is thwarting Wangler's attempts to control the position.
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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