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SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre gets a double leg takedown into Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lefevre has picked Idaho up and slammed him! Idaho can't keep hold of the triangle and Lefevre manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (5) Lefevre
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.
Idaho looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (0) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (10) Lefevre
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho can't escape the position.
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre content just to control the position here.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (13) Lefevre
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lefevre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lefevre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Idaho.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Idaho tries to break free.
Idaho staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lefevre looking to break Idaho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Idaho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lefevre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Idaho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lefevre controlling the position easily from mount.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Lefevre tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idaho is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre wants to take Idaho's back but he can't do it this time.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Lefevre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (16) Lefevre
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Idaho tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (19) Lefevre
Idaho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Idaho tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre is looking to control Idaho but Idaho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is trying to break free.
Idaho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lefevre .
Idaho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lefevre .
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Lefevre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Idaho tries to escape the position.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Idaho is really stuck here.
Lefevre controlling the position well here. Idaho rolled but Lefevre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Idaho is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Lefevre has locked on a rear naked choke here! Idaho is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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