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CATCHMANIA 5 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel 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.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kincaid won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel 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.
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid being controlled here, momentarily.
Kincaid trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Kincaid working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now.
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Kincaid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Kincaid
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kincaid tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kincaid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Kincaid controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel stands and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Diesel is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Kincaid
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kincaid has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kincaid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid keeps trying to improve his position.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincaid is still trying to improve position.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it.
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (17) vs (0) Kincaid
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Kincaid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well.
Kincaid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (17) vs (4) Kincaid
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (4) Kincaid
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kincaid has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kincaid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (22) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
Kincaid tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kincaid! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (25) vs (4) Kincaid
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to escape the mount.
Kincaid wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kincaid is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel 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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