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CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mondragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyon trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Dyon passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon 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: Dyon (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Well, if Dyon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon is trying to keep Dyon in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
Dyon is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Dyon fails to move to back control.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dyon controlling from mount.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dyon fails to move to back control.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Dyon is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Dyon in close.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dyon.
Dyon is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyon wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Dyon from advancing position.
Dyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dyon is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon continues to hold on tight.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Dyon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (13) vs (2) Mondragon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Dyon tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Mondragon is not content to let Dyon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (15) vs (2) Mondragon
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Dyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon takes Mondragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mondragon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (18) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mondragon.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Dyon gets his hands free.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dyon's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (18) vs (4) Mondragon
Dyon is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Juu Dyon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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