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HC GRAP 10 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 5 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt.
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries for a takedown but Okafor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okafor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wong darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
Wong has gone for a leg lock! Okafor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Okafor
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okafor passes into half guard.
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Okafor has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okafor in particular looking to stall.
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 looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Okafor
Wong wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong gets back to full guard.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okafor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (8) Okafor
Wong stops Okafor from passing to mount.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Okafor keeps moving and retains side control.
Okafor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong prevents Okafor from improving position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (10) Okafor
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Okafor mounts Wong! Really nice guard pass there!
Okafor fails to take his opponent's back.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong can't escape the position.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okafor controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Okafor wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wong manages to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okafor is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Okafor pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to control but Okafor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (13) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wong trying his best to control but Okafor has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (15) Okafor
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
Okafor moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (18) Okafor
Wong can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Okafor.
Okafor controlling well, preventing Wong from escaping the position.
Wong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okafor.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to escape but Okafor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 18 to 0.
Our winner, Moses Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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