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HC GRAP 29 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tai Kung has hold of one of West's legs. West is fighting the takedown attempt but Tai Kung gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tai Kung (2) vs (0) West
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung 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.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (5) vs (0) West
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung in side control, just content to control the action for now.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Tai Kung keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is still trying to improve position.
Tai Kung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for West! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tai Kung (7) vs (0) West
West looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tai Kung controlling from the full mount.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung looking to control and managing it successfully.
West sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tai Kung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
West has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tai Kung wants to advance to full mount but West doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
West looking to control.
Tai Kung preventing the sweep.
Tai Kung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung continues to stall.
Tai Kung wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Tai Kung stays in close to West's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West pulls Tai Kung in close to prevent any damage.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tai Kung controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tai Kung works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (0) West
West is being controlled here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
West is not content to let Tai Kung control the position.
The referee asks Tai Kung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tai Kung prefers to stall for the moment though.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung swings around for an armbar but West sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tai Kung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (2) West
Tai Kung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
West is pushing down on Tai Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tai Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but West has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tai Kung trying to control but West postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
West works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tai Kung (10) vs (5) West
Tai Kung is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
West tries to control but Tai Kung wriggling away.
Tai Kung wants to hold on but West pushes him away.
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape.
Tai Kung wants to control but West is having none of it.
West wants to take Tai Kung's back but he can't do it this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
West looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tai Kung is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
West wants to take Tai Kung's back here but Tai Kung is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tai Kung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tai Kung (10) vs (8) West
West just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
West's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
West is hanging on to Tai Kung's back as he tries to escape.
West keeps control of the position easily here as Tai Kung tries to buck him off.
West is not going to allow Tai Kung to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West tries to keep control of the position but Tai Kung is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kung takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Manolito Tai Kung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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