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CWC 381 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tidd! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Tidd
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass Tidd's guard but actually Tidd recovers to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Tidd
I've been told that Tidd has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control the position but Tidd manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Tidd controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to hold on but Tidd pushes him away.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd content just to control the position here.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidd prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Tidd controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Tidd from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai prevents Tidd from taking his back.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Tidd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Tidd
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Chai moves into full guard.
Tidd won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tidd uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tidd happy to just control the position for now.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tidd! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking to work his way around to Tidd's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tidd is trying desperately to improve position.
Tidd regains half guard.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Tidd defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to take a breather but Tidd is having none of it.
Chai prevents Tidd from improving his position.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Tidd
Chai wants to take Tidd's back but he can't do it this time.
Tidd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Tidd
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai fails to advance to Tidd's back.
Tidd wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looking to break Tidd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tidd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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