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CACC 134: Ward vs Donde 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wu Fei Chung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fei Chung gets a double leg takedown into Suzuki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fei Chung (2) vs (0) Suzuki
Suzuki can't keep his opponent in guard - Fei Chung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fei Chung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suzuki! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (5) vs (0) Suzuki
Suzuki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki has his foot on Fei Chung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fei Chung works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung pushes down on Suzuki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fei Chung'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.
Fei Chung trying to mount his opponent but Suzuki defends it.
Fei Chung is working for a kimura but Suzuki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Fei Chung keeps him under control.
Suzuki wants to get back to full guard but Fei Chung has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (8) vs (0) Suzuki
Fei Chung prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Fei Chung tries to control but Suzuki wriggling away.
Fei Chung with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Suzuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fei Chung controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Fei Chung has a good base and remains in mount.
Fei Chung has hold of Suzuki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suzuki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Suzuki stops Fei Chung from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suzuki is trying to reverse the position but instead Fei Chung has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fei Chung (11) vs (0) Suzuki
I really don't envy Suzuki right now.
Suzuki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fei Chung off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Suzuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fei Chung is working for a rear naked choke. Suzuki is not defending it well and Fei Chung has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Suzuki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Suzuki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wu Fei Chung!
A victorious Wu Fei Chung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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