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736 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Norman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Norman
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.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Norman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Norman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green is controlling Norman's trapped leg to prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Norman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying is best to control the position here.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Green is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman controlling the action here.
It looks like Norman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Green is looking to control Norman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Norman controlling the action here.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Norman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman is controlling the pace.
Norman trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norman is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Norman stalling.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Norman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green seems keen to control Norman's posture.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Green pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman is stalling in the full guard.
Norman passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Norman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Green will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Norman is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Norman.
Norman wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control the position here.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Mark Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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