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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mondragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez 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.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Sanchez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Sanchez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (15) vs (2) Sanchez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (18) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (21) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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