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CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore controlling Miyagi's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Salvatore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Miyagi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
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Miyagi wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is letting Miyagi control him for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Salvatore tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Miyagi staying calm.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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