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CWC 287 - Tokyo 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ottke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: OMalley (0) vs (4) Ottke
OMalley is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
OMalley wants to control but Ottke postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.
OMalley is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
OMalley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but OMalley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Ottke
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ottke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Ottke
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
OMalley looking to control.
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OMalley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (9) Ottke
OMalley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OMalley tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to control but OMalley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke prevents OMalley from getting the reversal.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ottke wants to control the pace but OMalley is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying desperately to improve position.
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
OMalley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
Ottke keeps control of the position easily here as OMalley tries to buck him off.
OMalley is keeping busy.
OMalley is really stuck here.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is trying to break free.
OMalley staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Ottke controlling well, preventing OMalley from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
OMalley tries to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
OMalley is trying to break free.
OMalley trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Ottke controls the position.
OMalley tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Ottke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before OMalley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
OMalley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
What can OMalley do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
OMalley just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
OMalley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
OMalley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ottke's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ottke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
After the fight, Rolf Ottke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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