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Grappling Hype -2- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Dover! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken FrownFelter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
FrownFelter gets a double leg takedown into Dover's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dover (0) vs (2) FrownFelter
FrownFelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FrownFelter preventing the sweep.
Dover has his foot on FrownFelter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. FrownFelter works his way back into a safe position though.
FrownFelter wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FrownFelter wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
FrownFelter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FrownFelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. FrownFelter defends it easily.
FrownFelter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (0) vs (5) FrownFelter
Dover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked FrownFelter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (4) vs (5) FrownFelter
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dover is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
FrownFelter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dover's guard. Nice work there by FrownFelter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dover (4) vs (7) FrownFelter
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover working for a triangle but FrownFelter defends it easily.
Dover keeping moving, preventing FrownFelter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
FrownFelter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FrownFelter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Dover has his hands on FrownFelter's head, controlling the position.
FrownFelter is pushing down on Dover's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dover is fighting to maintain full guard but FrownFelter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover trying to control here.
FrownFelter wants to take a breather but Dover is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (4) vs (10) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dover is trying to control FrownFelter's posture but FrownFelter avoids it.
FrownFelter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dover prevents FrownFelter from improving position.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
FrownFelter is looking for a kimura here.
Dover tries to roll over but FrownFelter keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dover is not content to let FrownFelter control the position.
FrownFelter wants to pass the guard but Dover is defending well.
FrownFelter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FrownFelter.
Dover trying to hold on to FrownFelter's head to control him but FrownFelter postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (4) vs (13) FrownFelter
Dover prevents FrownFelter from improving position.
Dover tries to improve position but can't.
Dover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked FrownFelter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (8) vs (13) FrownFelter
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dover has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, FrownFelter has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dover is trying to stick to FrownFelter's back but FrownFelter is turning into Dover. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dover's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by FrownFelter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dover (8) vs (15) FrownFelter
FrownFelter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dover's guard.
FrownFelter is trying to control the action in half guard but Dover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
FrownFelter prevents Dover from improving his position.
FrownFelter is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now.
FrownFelter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time FrownFelter.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter passes into side control, despite Dover's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dover (8) vs (18) FrownFelter
Dover tries to bench press FrownFelter off him but FrownFelter keeps the position.
FrownFelter working away.
FrownFelter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for FrownFelter but great work by Dover. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dover (12) vs (18) FrownFelter
FrownFelter can't do much from the bottom here.
FrownFelter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dover wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by FrownFelter, who protects the arm well.
Dover trying to control the action but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries for a kimura but FrownFelter is defending well.
FrownFelter struggling a bit here.
Dover thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but FrownFelter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
FrownFelter can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries for a kimura but FrownFelter is defending well.
Dover trying to control the position but FrownFelter is working away.
FrownFelter manages to get back to half guard.
Dover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FrownFelter is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Dover is looking for a kimura here.
FrownFelter controlling the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
FrownFelter is defending against the submission attempts here by Dover.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
Dover is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. FrownFelter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dover.
FrownFelter is pressing down on Dover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dover is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle but Dover pushes his legs off easily.
Dover trying to control but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Dover is working hard here to advance position.
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover got a little sloppy there for a moment and FrownFelter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dover has managed to get both his arms back between FrownFelter's legs - danger averted.
Dover trying to control but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
FrownFelter wins on points by 18 to 12.
Ken FrownFelter gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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