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CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Conforto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conforto is trying to drag Murrdock to the mat but Murrdock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murrdock tries to score a body lock takedown but Conforto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murrdock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conforto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conforto has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murrdock.
Conforto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murrdock regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is trying to keep Conforto in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murrdock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murrdock 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.
Conforto 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.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Murrdock
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murrdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murrdock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murrdock forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Murrdock is trying to control. Conforto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Conforto is trying is best to control the position here.
Murrdock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conforto sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Murrdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Conforto controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Murrdock is stalling in the full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murrdock defends well.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (2) vs (5) Murrdock
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock tries to move to mount but Conforto blocks the move with his legs.
Conforto is not content to let Murrdock control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Conforto denies him.
Conforto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (2) vs (7) Murrdock
Conforto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Murrdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conforto wants to hold on but Murrdock pushes him away.
Conforto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (7) Murrdock
Murrdock looking to control.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Conforto wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murrdock sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conforto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murrdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock trying to control here.
Murrdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Conforto wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murrdock defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murrdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murrdock gets full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock is pulling down on Conforto's head to control his posture.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock has control of Conforto's left arm, preventing Conforto from doing any damage.
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murrdock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Murrdock in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (9) Murrdock
Conforto keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 9 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sid Murrdock waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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