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WP 21 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Wang is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ignatowski is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ignatowski! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ignatowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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