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CWC 342 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lemieux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Lemieux
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Wang not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lemieux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lemieux for a finish.
I would not like to be Lemieux right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wang keeps control of the position as Lemieux tries to break free.
Wang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
Wang is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lemieux with him. Lemieux is trying to defend but Wang has an arm under the chin now! Lemieux grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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