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WP 24 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 25 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Turturro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Turturro
Wang trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang'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.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Wang controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Turturro
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Turturro
Wang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turturro wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang looking for a guillotine from mount but Turturro is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turturro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turturro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Turturro prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Wang controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro 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.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pushes a forearm under Turturro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Turturro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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