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CWC 337 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias seems keen to control Yi's posture.
Yi is looking to advance position but Ozymandias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yi (2) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias trying to control but Yi is having none of it.
Yi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias stalling.
Yi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Yi trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Yi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozymandias pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Yi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Yi is trying to control but Ozymandias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (2) vs (7) Ozymandias
Yi can't escape the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Yi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozymandias has a good base and remains in mount.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yi tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Yi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias tries to control but Yi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Yi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Yi wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias wants to control the pace but Yi is squirming around nicely.
Yi is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yi tries to improve his position but instead Ozymandias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yi (2) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Yi from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yi.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yi rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Yi buck him off.
Yi is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ozymandias.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yi rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Yi buck him off.
Yi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Yi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (4) vs (10) Ozymandias
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias pulls Yi in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
Yi preventing the sweep.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Yi's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Yi is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias is controlling Yi's posture.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yi being controlled here momentarily.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (4) vs (12) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias won't allow Yi to sweep him here.
Ozymandias content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Yi has locked up a guillotine! Yi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ozymandias is holding on here and Yi must be using up a lot of energy. Ozymandias has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Yi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Yi!
Jin Yi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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