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CWC 278 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Hell
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell trying to control the position.
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Andreev defends easily.
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hell is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Hell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andreev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Hell
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev controls the position from side control.
Andreev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andreev trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell manages to get back to half guard.
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now.
Andreev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hell sees it coming and defends easily.
Hell gets back to full guard.
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hell keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Hell has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andreev defends well.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hell keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell keeps trying to improve his position.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Hell is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Hell moves into full guard.
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andreev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andreev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andreev pushes down on Hell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Hell looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Andreev wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (0) Hell
Andreev prevents Hell from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andreev tries to control but Hell wriggling away.
Andreev is working for a guillotine from mount but Hell frees his head quite easily.
Andreev prevents Hell from getting the reversal.
Andreev wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Hell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (11) vs (0) Hell
Andreev wants to control the pace but Hell is squirming around nicely.
Andreev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hell is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
Hell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (11) vs (2) Hell
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Andreev managing to control the position.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Andreev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.
Hell passes into half guard.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andreev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Andreev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Andreev defending well.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Andreev defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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