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CFC CG 2 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble tries to sprawl but Mondragon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now.
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
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.
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goble moves into full guard.
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
Mondragon looks winded!
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon advances to half guard.
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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