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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Aonghus Mormaer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 80 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diesel tries to keep at a distance but Mormaer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mormaer looking for a takedown.
Diesel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mormaer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mormaer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aonghus Mormaer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormaer closes the distance and pushes Diesel back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Mormaer's takedown attempt.
Mormaer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mormaer tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer is pressed up against the cage. Diesel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mormaer down to the mat. Mormaer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mormaer tries to clinch but Diesel moves away
and Diesel counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mormaer (0) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mormaer tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
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.
Mormaer wants to control but Diesel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mormaer's legs.
Mormaer being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is looking for a sweep.
Mormaer isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel swings around for an armbar but Mormaer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mormaer (2) vs (4) Diesel
We've been hearing good reports from Mormaer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mormaer trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mormaer is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mormaer preventing the sweep.
Diesel managing to control the position.
Mormaer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Mormaer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mormaer (5) vs (4) Diesel
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries to hold on but Mormaer pushes him away.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Mormaer isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Mormaer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mormaer prevents Diesel from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mormaer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mormaer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mormaer (5) vs (8) Diesel
Mormaer trying to control but not successfully.
Diesel has good solid back control here.
Mormaer is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is hanging on to Mormaer's back as he tries to escape.
What can Mormaer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mormaer really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Diesel's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Mormaer turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mormaer (7) vs (8) Diesel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mormaer is now in half guard.
Mormaer is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Mormaer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mormaer trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Mormaer is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mormaer wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Mormaer has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Diesel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mormaer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mormaer (10) vs (8) Diesel
Mormaer gets to mount! Diesel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mormaer (12) vs (8) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mormaer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mormaer takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Aonghus Mormaer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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