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CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch.
Pripyat pulls guard effortlessly.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pripyat looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Pripyat is pulling down on Torres's head. It's preventing any offense from Torres, at least for the moment.
Pripyat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Pripyat is defending well.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pripyat has control of an arm but Torres manages to advance to Pripyat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (5) vs (4) Torres
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
Pripyat defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pripyat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pripyat for a finish.
Pripyat tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pripyat has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Pripyat is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat breaks Torres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Torres
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (6) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres postures up.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pripyat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pripyat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (6) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Pripyat's head. It's preventing any offense from Pripyat, at least for the moment.
Pripyat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (8) Torres
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is keen to just control but Pripyat is a slippery customer.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (8) Torres
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (14) vs (8) Torres
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (10) Torres
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 10. |
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