|
|
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Stenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Stenberg ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ottke has picked Stenberg up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Ottke
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg'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.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Ottke
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stenberg is surviving well by controlling Ottke's body position as best he can.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stenberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (0) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
What can Stenberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stenberg tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Stenberg right now.
Stenberg just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stenberg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stenberg tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stenberg.
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.
Ottke is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (10) Ottke
Stenberg looking to control.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Stenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stenberg wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (6) vs (10) Ottke
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke breaks Stenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (12) Ottke
Stenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (6) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke working away.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Stenberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke.
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke 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.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (8) vs (15) Ottke
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 8.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
|
|
