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CWC 380 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Wasselach with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wasselach is defended easily by Clubber.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Clubber fails to land the takedown.
Wasselach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clubber's waist but Clubber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasselach off to one side.
Wasselach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubber circles away.
Wasselach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clubber is fending him off so far but Wasselach persists. Nope, Clubber circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasselach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Clubber. No joy for Wasselach on that attempt.
Wasselach closes the distance and clinches up with Clubber, looking for a takedown. Wasselach pushes Clubber against the cage but Clubber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach darts in looking for a takedown but Clubber gets double underhooks and turns Wasselach into the cage.
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach looking to control.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasselach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Wasselach's legs - danger averted.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clubber has passed into half guard!
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasselach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasselach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is pushing down on Wasselach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasselach is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.
Wasselach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clubber 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.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clubber advances to half guard.
Clubber is keen to just control but Wasselach is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clubber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasselach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clubber off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasselach (4) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wasselach biding his time, controlling Clubber.
Wasselach wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wasselach keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Wasselach tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clubber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Wasselach won't let him.
Wasselach is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach 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.
Clubber can't escape the position.
Wasselach has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Wasselach to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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