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CWC 320 - Prelims 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 London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omoran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mondragon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omoran regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Omoran
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Omoran working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Omoran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Omoran
Mondragon has control of Omoran's left arm, preventing Omoran from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon has his hands on Omoran's head, controlling the position.
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Omoran is proving a slippery customer.
Omoran passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Omoran
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Omoran postures up.
Omoran controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Omoran pushes him away.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omoran content just to control the position here.
Mondragon 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: Mondragon (4) vs (5) Omoran
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omoran is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon stays in close to Omoran's body and controls the position.
Omoran is looking for a triangle here but Mondragon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (5) Omoran
Omoran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omoran tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
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.
Omoran is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omoran avoid being mounted?
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Omoran is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omoran trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omoran is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon prevents Omoran from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Omoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (7) vs (9) Omoran
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Mondragon is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Omoran just sinks the hooks in.
Omoran has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mondragon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Omoran gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Golar Omoran!
A relieved looking Golar Omoran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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