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CWC 284 LV PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Lopez
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Andersson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Lopez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Andersson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopez for as long as he can get away with.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is taking a breather. Lopez 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.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andersson wants to advance to full mount but Lopez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Andersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Andersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andersson stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (0) Lopez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Andersson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (7) vs (0) Lopez
Andersson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Andersson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (10) vs (0) Lopez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has good solid back control here.
Andersson continues to stall.
Lopez tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets his hands free as Lopez looks to control.
Lopez prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Lopez rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lopez is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control his opponent's hands but Andersson gets his hands free.
Andersson controlling the position well here. Lopez rolled but Andersson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lopez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Andersson gets his way!
Lopez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Andersson.
Andersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lopez prevents Andersson from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeps control of the position easily here as Lopez tries to buck him off.
Andersson looking for the choke but no joy.
Andersson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Andersson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lopez doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Andersson.
Andersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopez rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Good control from Andersson.
Further stalling from Andersson.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control momentarily.
Lopez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andersson's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andersson controlling the positon.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working for a choke but Lopez is defending well.
Andersson is trying to stick to Lopez's back but Lopez is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lopez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (10) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Lopez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopez has Andersson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (12) vs (2) Lopez
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ALPHA Performance Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Andersson.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andersson is looking to pass into half guard but Lopez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lopez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (12) vs (4) Lopez
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Frank Andersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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