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HC GRAP 34 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 19 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tai Kung moves into the clinch.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Tai Kung manages to get underhooks.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Frederick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tai Kung wants a takedown.
Frederick pulls guard successfully.
Tai Kung controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung 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.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick controls Tai Kung momentarily but Tai Kung frees himself.
Tai Kung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung pulls Frederick in to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is keeping the position.
Tai Kung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung has control of Frederick's left arm, preventing Frederick from doing any damage.
Frederick trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tai Kung has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frederick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tai Kung looking to control.
Frederick pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tai Kung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tai Kung is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Tai Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tai Kung is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is thwarting Tai Kung's attempts to control the position.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
Tai Kung controlling the position well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frederick prevents Tai Kung from improving his position.
Frederick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Tai Kung
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tai Kung is trying is best to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tai Kung tries to roll over but Frederick keeps him under control.
Tai Kung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Tai Kung defends it.
Tai Kung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (5) vs (4) Tai Kung
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frederick needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tai Kung is riding his opponent, not letting Frederick buck him off.
Tai Kung not allowing Frederick to control his hands.
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung controls the position.
Tai Kung avoiding Frederick 's attempts to control his hands.
Frederick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tai Kung controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick tries to escape but Tai Kung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Martino Frederick 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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