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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michael Aalto!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ji Woo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (0) Aalto
Ji Woo controlling the pace.
Ji Woo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (0) Aalto
Ji Woo staying calm.
Aalto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tries to move to full mount but Aalto actually manages to regain half guard.
Ji Woo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto tries to get to full guard but Ji Woo has control of the leg.
Ji Woo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aalto wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aalto is just riding it out for now. Ji Woo eventually gives up the hold.
Aalto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ji Woo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto trying to control here.
Ji Woo slows the pace down in half guard.
Aalto is looking to control Ji Woo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aalto avoid being mounted?
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Aalto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ji Woo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Ji Woo controlling the action here.
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Aalto is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Aalto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ji Woo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ji Woo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ji Woo is taking a breather. Aalto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Ji Woo.
Aalto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ji Woo is working away from the top position though.
Ji Woo not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aalto! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (8) vs (0) Aalto
Ji Woo controlling from the full mount.
Aalto has given up his back here. Will Ji Woo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (11) vs (0) Aalto
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ji Woo controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ji Woo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Aalto is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (14) vs (0) Aalto
Ji Woo not allowing Aalto to control his hands.
Ji Woo keeps control of the position as Aalto tries to break free.
Ji Woo biding his time, controlling Aalto.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aalto for as long as he can get away with.
Ji Woo is hanging on to Aalto's back as he tries to escape.
Aalto keeps trying to improve his position.
Ji Woo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to break free.
Ji Woo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Aalto.
Aalto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ji Woo controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo 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, Aalto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ji Woo is riding his opponent, not letting Aalto buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ji Woo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Aalto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ji Woo.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
Ji Woo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Aalto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ji Woo gets his way!
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
Aalto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ji Woo's arms.
Ji Woo biding his time, controlling Aalto.
Aalto is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aalto breaks Ji Woo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (14) vs (2) Aalto
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aalto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aalto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Ji Woo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aalto is aware though and is defending well.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ji Woo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aalto escapes and throws Ji Woo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (14) vs (5) Aalto
Ji Woo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo wants to control but Aalto postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Woo takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Bong Ji Woo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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