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HC Grappling 7 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Wong.
Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong pulls Newton into guard.
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Newton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Newton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wong is working away from the top position though.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Wong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Newton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Wong to get to half guard.
Wong controlling the action here.
Wong is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Wong is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Wong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Wong seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Wong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control from Newton's half guard. Newton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Newton working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wong has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Wong manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Wong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Wong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Wong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (7) vs (0) Newton
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton is trying desperately to improve position.
Wong moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (10) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to escape but Wong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton has hold of Wong's leg, trying to break free but it's let Wong lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Newton is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Wong throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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