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CWC 347 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tyson Law! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Merel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Law uses from the top position.
Law drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Merel's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Law drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Merel's guard.
Law sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard.
Law is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is working for a kimura here but Merel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Law's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Law (0) vs (2) Merel
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Law working for submissions but it's allowed Merel to get to half guard.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Law has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merel trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Law looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Merel is defending well. Law quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Merel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Law celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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