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WCA: Monday Night Wrestling PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donell Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Martin
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin controlling the action here.
It looks like Martin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin controlling the pace.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Jones trying to control here.
Martin trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Martin forces his way into half guard.
Martin is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Martin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Martin
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Martin
Martin is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (2) Martin
Martin rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Martin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martin is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
Jones looking for the RNC.
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to escape the position.
Martin trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke.
Jones keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martin is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Martin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martin trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones is hanging on to Martin's back as he tries to escape.
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martin for a finish.
Martin staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Martin is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martin is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Martin is keeping busy.
Martin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Martin prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
Jones gets his hands free as Martin looks to control.
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martin prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones working for a choke but Martin is defending well.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
Martin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martin is still trying to improve position.
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martin fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Martin wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Martin pushed the leg off.
Martin is really stuck here.
Jones is working for a rear naked choke. Martin is not defending it well and Jones has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Martin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Martin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Jones!
Leon Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Leon Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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