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WP 106 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 63 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 70 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang has Balkan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Balkan tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Balkan
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Balkan
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Wang content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Balkan has locked up a guillotine! Balkan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wang is holding on here and Balkan must be using up a lot of energy. Wang has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Balkan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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