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SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ox clinches up against the cage.
Lin Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ox jumps into guard, dragging Lin Wang to the mat.
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang passes Ox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Lin Wang.
Lin Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg.
Lin Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lin Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lin Wang.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Lin Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ox.
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
Lin Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang is fighting to break Ox's control of his arms but Ox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
Lin Wang trying to control but Ox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang preventing the sweep.
Lin Wang passes Ox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lin Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ox doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Ox looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lin Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
Ox is looking for a triangle but Lin Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Lin Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lin Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Ox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (0) Ox
Lin Wang has control of an arm but Ox manages to advance to Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (4) Ox
Lin Wang tries to break free.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Ox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lin Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ox's guard. Nice work there by Lin Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ox
Ox is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
Lin Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (6) Ox
Ox pushes down on Lin Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ox pulls his head out easily.
Ox slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Ox has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (9) Ox
Ox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lin Wang tries to lock up and control but Ox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Ox is working for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang frees his head quite easily.
Ox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lin Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lin Wang keeping his opponent close.
Ox trying to control the position but Lin Wang is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ox moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (5) vs (11) Ox
Ox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin Wang is surviving well by controlling Ox's body position as best he can.
Ox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin Wang is looking to escape.
Lin Wang is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (14) Ox
Ox 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.
Lin Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Ox 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, Lin Wang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ox tries to get the hooks in deep but Lin Wang pushed the leg off.
Ox working for a choke but Lin Wang is defending well.
Lin Wang is trying to break free.
Ox avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ox tries to control but Lin Wang wriggling away.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lin Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lin Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ox is working away from the top position though.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ox has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (17) Ox
Ox is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (20) Ox
Lin Wang tries to escape but Ox has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lin Wang fending off the submission attempt from Ox.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ox has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lin Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ox gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ox! |
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