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CACC 196: Krawlee vs Yeboah PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDiggle! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) McDiggle
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson working away.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDiggle wants to control but Andersson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (0) McDiggle
Andersson working for a submission but McDiggle is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDiggle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDiggle and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDiggle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by McDiggle. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (6) vs (4) McDiggle
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that McDiggle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
McDiggle working away.
McDiggle slows the pace down.
McDiggle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
McDiggle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Andersson is trying to improve his position.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to control but McDiggle passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (6) vs (7) McDiggle
Andersson struggling a bit here.
McDiggle gets to mount! Andersson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (9) McDiggle
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (12) McDiggle
Andersson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but McDiggle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDiggle wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson wants to hold on but McDiggle pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead McDiggle has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (6) vs (15) McDiggle
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control but not successfully.
Andersson tries to escape the position.
McDiggle avoiding Andersson 's attempts to control his hands.
McDiggle keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (8) vs (15) McDiggle
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDiggle holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is pushing down on McDiggle's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDiggle is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDiggle defends it well.
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDiggle sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDiggle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDiggle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (8) vs (19) McDiggle
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson tries to bench press McDiggle off him but McDiggle keeps the position.
Andersson is trying to control McDiggle's posture but McDiggle avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson tries to control but McDiggle manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (8) vs (22) McDiggle
Andersson trying to control the hands but McDiggle breaks the grip.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying to control the position but McDiggle manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to escape the position.
Andersson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson wants to control but McDiggle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson trying to control but McDiggle postures up.
Andersson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDiggle prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to control McDiggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
McDiggle passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (8) vs (25) McDiggle
McDiggle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andersson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson is not content to let McDiggle control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (8) vs (27) McDiggle
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
McDiggle avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson tries to reverse the position but McDiggle maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDiggle wins on points by 27 to 8.
Buster McDiggle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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