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CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Arias clinches.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias pulls guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Arias 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (3) Mondragon
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Arias trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Arias is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Arias is defending well but eventually Mondragon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Arias has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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