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CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz 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 31 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Trump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez looking to control.
Trump 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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez 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.
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump stays in close to Sanchez's body and controls the position.
Trump pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez 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.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Trump won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Sanchez wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump controlling the pace.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Trump 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.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Trump pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Trump 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.
Trump prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trump postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump controls the position.
Trump has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (9) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Sanchez has given up his back here. Will Trump look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trump gets his way!
Trump working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Trump.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez 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: Trump (12) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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