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Grappling Hype -14- 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan shoots for a takedown but Borges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kolan.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolan.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Borges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan instigates a clinch.
Borges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolan after a bit of a struggle.
Borges has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kolan pulls guard.
Borges stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now.
Borges 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borges defends well.
Borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borges controlling from the top position.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borges trying to control but Kolan is working from the bottom.
Borges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolan's guard.
Kolan is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (3) vs (0) Kolan
Borges wants to control the pace but Kolan is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Borges has a good base and remains in mount.
Borges looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borges (6) vs (0) Kolan
Kolan tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Borges has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kolan is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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