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CWC 292 - Las Vegas 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 17 wins and 13 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andersson or perhaps it was just good defense by Average, which made it look bad.
Average drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Average
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andersson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Average controlling from the top position.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Average sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average stands and throws Andersson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Average
Andersson prevents Average from moving into mount.
Average wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is not content to let Average control the position.
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average wants to take a breather but Andersson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Average.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Average works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (8) Average
Andersson has given up his back. Will we see Average going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (0) vs (11) Average
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Average avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control his hands.
Average trying to control.
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Andersson trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Average's guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (11) Average
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Average 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: Andersson (2) vs (13) Average
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (13) Average
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at RED BELT ACADEMY inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average looking to control.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average pushes a forearm under Andersson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Andersson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Average!
A very excited looking Joe Average 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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