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CWC Fight Night 3 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nelson forces Mulligan back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson has picked Mulligan up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Mulligan
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.
Nelson prevents Mulligan from improving his position.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mulligan is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Mulligan is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mulligan avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan is trying is best to control the position here.
Mulligan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Mulligan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Mulligan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan looking for submissions off his back.
Mulligan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is keen to just control but Mulligan is a slippery customer.
Mulligan makes his way to full guard, as Nelson worked for a kimura.
Mulligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) Mulligan
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mulligan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mulligan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) Mulligan
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulligan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Mulligan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulligan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
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.
Mulligan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulligan preventing the sweep.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mulligan stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Mulligan looking to pass the guard.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mulligan has taken Nelson's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Nelson has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fionn Mulligan!
Fionn Mulligan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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