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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 126 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Mondragon shoots in.
Mondragon fails to land the takedown.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.
Mondragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Diesel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Mondragon stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon looking for the RNC.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon working for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon controlling from the back.
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Mondragon
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mondragon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon trying to control the position here.
Diesel sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mondragon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Diesel paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mondragon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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