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Grappling Hype -17- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Utsecks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfensberger is retaining full guard.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wolfensberger has eaten all the pies!
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolfensberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Wolfensberger up and slammed him! Wolfensberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks trying to control the position but Wolfensberger is working away.
Utsecks tries to advance to mount but Wolfensberger denies him.
Utsecks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Utsecks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfensberger is trying to escape the position but Utsecks is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfensberger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Utsecks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfensberger holds on to Utsecks's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wolfensberger is looking to reverse the position.
Utsecks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolfensberger! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (7) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfensberger wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Utsecks mounts Wolfensberger! Really nice guard pass there!
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolfensberger prevents Utsecks from taking his back.
Utsecks controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfensberger tries to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Utsecks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Utsecks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolfensberger is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Utsecks controlling from the full mount.
Utsecks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfensberger is desperately trying to improve his position but Utsecks has a good base and remains in mount.
Utsecks avoids the attempt from Wolfensberger to control.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Wolfensberger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wolfensberger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Utsecks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfensberger.
Wolfensberger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Utsecks controls the pace.
Utsecks trying to control but Wolfensberger is working from the bottom.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfensberger, not yet.
Wolfensberger has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfensberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfensberger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfensberger keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Utsecks is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolfensberger 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: Utsecks (7) vs (2) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (7) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Utsecks is squirming around, avoiding Wolfensberger's attempts to control the action.
Wolfensberger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Utsecks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Utsecks wants to control but Wolfensberger is having none of it.
Utsecks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (9) vs (5) Wolfensberger
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (12) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Utsecks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Utsecks (12) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolfensberger keeps control of the position as Utsecks tries to break free.
Utsecks trying to control but not successfully.
Utsecks fending off the submission attempt from Wolfensberger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him.
Utsecks is in bad spot here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him.
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
Will Wolfensberger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wolfensberger avoiding Utsecks 's attempts to control his hands.
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolfensberger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Utsecks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger breaks the grip.
Wolfensberger 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, Utsecks has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Utsecks rolls, trying to escape but Wolfensberger keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks turns into Wolfensberger and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Utsecks postures up.
Wolfensberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utsecks defends well.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfensberger holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep here but Utsecks controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Utsecks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Utsecks is controlling the pace.
Wolfensberger tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Wolfensberger is still trying to improve position.
Utsecks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Wolfensberger is defending well.
Wolfensberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Wolfensberger defending well.
Wolfensberger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Utsecks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (17) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Gabe Utsecks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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