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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Singleton or perhaps it was just good defense by Diesel, which made it look bad.
Singleton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singleton somewhat.
Diesel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singleton 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.
Singleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
And Diesel tries to counter it with a takedown but Singleton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubbs Singleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singleton misses with a takedown
and Diesel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singleton won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Singleton (0) vs (4) Diesel
Singleton is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton is trying to improve his position.
Singleton holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Singleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singleton struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
Singleton being controlled for a moment.
Singleton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel working away.
Singleton tries to improve position but can't.
Singleton struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel staying calm.
Singleton tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Singleton (0) vs (6) Diesel
Singleton wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Singleton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Singleton wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Singleton is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking to control but Singleton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Singleton 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.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Singleton is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (0) vs (9) Diesel
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Singleton is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Singleton reaches up and holds on to Diesel to control the position.
Singleton is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is trying to escape the mount.
Singleton tries to improve his position but instead Diesel has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (0) vs (12) Diesel
I really don't envy Singleton right now.
Singleton trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has good solid back control here.
Diesel not allowing Singleton to control his hands.
Singleton tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diesel not allowing Singleton to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Singleton's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Well,Singleton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Diesel has the hooks in. Singleton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Singleton just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Singleton rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Singleton wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Singleton is trying to break free.
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?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 0.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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