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WP 127 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 88 wins and 63 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 75 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ignatowski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski 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.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wang content just to control the position here.
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.
Wang takes Ignatowski's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang has good solid back control here.
Wang keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski wants to escape the position.
Wang controls the action.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Good control from Wang.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
More stalling from Wang.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang wants to take Ignatowski's back here but Ignatowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (14) Wang
Wang controlling from mount.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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