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CWC 291 - Las Vegas PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boaz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Boaz won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Boaz trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
Boaz content to stall in guard here.
Boaz postures up.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in to control the position.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (5) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to control but Boaz is having none of it.
Krawlee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boaz is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee has his hands clasped together around Boaz's back. He's all about the action.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy.
Boaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee controlling the position for now.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
Krawlee is in trouble now - Boaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (8) vs (0) Krawlee
Boaz controlling the pace for now.
Krawlee is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is fighting to break Krawlee's control of his arms but Krawlee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Boaz trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (8) vs (2) Krawlee
Krawlee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boaz has his hands clasped together around Krawlee's back. He's all about the action.
Krawlee controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Krawlee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boaz won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Boaz is refusing to be controlled, as Krawlee sits in half guard.
Boaz trying to control here.
Krawlee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Boaz is having none of it.
Krawlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is thwarting Boaz's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Boaz is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is thwarting Boaz's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (10) vs (2) Krawlee
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is trying to keep Boaz in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee controlling Boaz's posture.
Boaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee pulls Boaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Boaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boaz takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Wamberto Boaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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