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CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mondragon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ottke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mondragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ottke won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Ottke being controlled for a moment.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ottke keeping his opponent close.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon stalling.
Mondragon prevents Ottke from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (7) Mondragon
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon working away.
Ottke tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mondragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mondragon for a finish.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ottke.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (7) vs (7) Mondragon
Ottke controlling from the back.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mondragon looking to control the position.
Ottke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
Ottke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon tries to break free.
Ottke not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Ottke controls the position.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (9) Mondragon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke controlling the position.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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