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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joe Diddy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Diddy
Diddy trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diddy controlling from the top position.
Diddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddy is one step ahead there.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddy defends well.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy 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.
Diddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Diddy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (5) Diddy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon trying to remain calm as Diddy controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Diddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon prevents Diddy from moving into mount.
Diddy is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to improve his position.
Diddy controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordon (0) vs (7) Diddy
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diddy looking to control but Gordon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diddy wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Diddy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diddy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (0) vs (10) Diddy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to bench press Diddy off him but Diddy keeps the position.
Gordon stops Diddy from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Gordon tries to buck Diddy off but Diddy is having none of it.
Diddy trying to control the position but Gordon is working away.
Diddy tries to advance to mount but Gordon denies him.
Diddy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordon (0) vs (12) Diddy
Diddy wants to take his opponent's back but Gordon doesn't allow it.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Diddy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy controlling the pace for now.
Gordon is trying desperately to improve position.
Diddy trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon has given up his back. Will we see Diddy going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (0) vs (15) Diddy
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is in bad spot here.
Diddy working for a choke but Gordon is defending well.
Diddy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diddy looking for the RNC.
Gordon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diddy tightening his grip on Gordon, looking for the choke.
Gordon is in bad spot here.
Diddy wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to escape but Diddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diddy gets his way!
Diddy wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Diddy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gordon tries to break free.
Diddy is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gordon is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Diddy!
A relieved looking Joe Diddy 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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