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CWC 345 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan looking to score a takedown here. Dolton is defending well but Balkan drives through and ends up in Dolton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Dolton
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.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Dolton controlling the position for now.
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dolton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Balkan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Dolton
Dolton tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolton stops Balkan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dolton tries to improve his position but instead Balkan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (8) vs (0) Dolton
Dolton tries to roll but Balkan sticks to his back.
Dolton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dolton showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Balkan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dolton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dolton for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balkan is trying to stick to Dolton's back but Dolton is turning into Balkan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balkan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dolton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (2) Dolton
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Balkan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dolton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dolton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolton preventing the sweep.
Dolton looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (2) Dolton
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Dolton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Dolton forces his way into half guard.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Dolton trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (10) vs (7) Dolton
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dolton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Balkan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dolton but great work by Balkan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (14) vs (7) Dolton
Balkan wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy.
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Dolton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (14) vs (9) Dolton
Balkan wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Dolton stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dolton pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan gets full guard.
Dolton stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (14) vs (12) Dolton
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Dolton tries for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
Dolton moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (14) vs (14) Dolton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dolton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Balkan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Balkan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (16) vs (14) Dolton
Dolton is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Balkan is pushing down on Dolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dolton trying to control here.
Dolton is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Dolton defends it.
Dolton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Dolton defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dolton is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
Balkan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dolton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Balkan has cracked it and Dolton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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