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CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ottke drives through with a takedown into Simone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Simone has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Simone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Simone is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is controlling Simone's posture.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone is controlling the pace.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Simone stalling.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Simone seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is not content to let Simone control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to sweep but Simone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Simone
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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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