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CFC Tokyo 21 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 36 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 62 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Vernon or perhaps it was just good defense by Mondragon, which made it look bad.
No luck for Mondragon with that takedown attempt.
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vernon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Vernon taking a breather here.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon controls the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Vernon trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mondragon from advancing position.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vernon is holding on tight.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon tries to control Mondragon's body but Mondragon pushes him off. Vernon squirms to his side and now Mondragon has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (4) vs (8) Mondragon
What can Vernon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Vernon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to get the hooks in deep but Vernon pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vernon tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vernon's body.
Vernon is in bad spot here.
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Vernon buck him off.
Vernon wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to stick to Vernon's back but Vernon is turning into Mondragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mondragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vernon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vernon stacks Mondragon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to improve his 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.
Vernon controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (9) vs (12) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 12 to 9.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon 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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