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CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock tries for a takedown but Sulvar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Murrdock gets a double leg takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Sulvar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard.
Murrdock is stalling here. Sulvar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murrdock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sulvar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (2) vs (4) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar controls the position from side control.
I've been told that Sulvar 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.
Murrdock is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murrdock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar mounts Murrdock! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murrdock tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Murrdock to control.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but Murrdock doesn't allow it.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Murrdock to control.#T3#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Murrdock is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar looking to control but Murrdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but instead Murrdock manages to regain half guard.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Murrdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
Murrdock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Sulvar prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #T6#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murrdock trying to control here.
Murrdock is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (2) vs (9) Sulvar
Murrdock tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar wants to take Murrdock's back here but Murrdock is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murrdock prevents Sulvar from taking his back.
Sulvar prevents Murrdock from getting the reversal.
Murrdock is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murrdock tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.#T8#
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Murrdock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sulvar trying to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock tries to control Sulvar's body but Sulvar pushes him off. Murrdock squirms to his side and now Sulvar has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Murrdock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
Murrdock is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Murrdock trying to control but not successfully.
Murrdock can't escape the position.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Murrdock pushed the leg off.
Murrdock wants to escape the position.
Murrdock wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
Murrdock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Murrdock is staying busy.#T10#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Murrdock from escaping the position.
Good control from Sulvar.
Murrdock tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Sulvar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Murrdock is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T11#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
I really don't envy Murrdock right now.
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murrdock's body.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Murrdock pushed the leg off. #T12#
Murrdock is in bad spot here.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting Murrdock buck him off.
Murrdock rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Murrdock right now.
Murrdock trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
Murrdock is trying to break free.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murrdock is really stuck here.
#T14#
Murrdock trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar controlling from the back.
Sulvar is hanging on to Murrdock's back as he tries to escape.
Murrdock trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Murrdock tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 30 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Saldini, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Saldini against the cage but Saldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Saldini sprawls well.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (0) vs (4) Cruz#T1#
Saldini tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz gets to mount! Saldini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (6) Cruz
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Saldini tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Saldini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Saldini stalling.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Saldini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saldini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (7) vs (6) Cruz#T5#
Saldini tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Saldini working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Cruz 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.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Saldini controlling the action here. #T7#
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini goes for an armbar but Cruz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (10) vs (8) Cruz
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (12) vs (8) Cruz#T8#
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (15) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (15) vs (10) Cruz
Saldini trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saldini defends it well. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saldini sees it coming and defends easily.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saldini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Saldini won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cruz has Saldini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (10) Cruz
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz 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.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Saldini is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now. #T14#
Saldini controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (20) vs (10) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
O Reilly gets a clinch.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Czarny Z Garbowa just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
O Reilly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (2) O Reilly#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position.
O Reilly trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Czarny Z Garbowa's guard.
O Reilly is pressing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard.
O Reilly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
O Reilly passes into half guard. #T2#
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
O Reilly prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pressing down on O Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a triangle here. O Reilly is fighting it but it looks tight! Czarny Z Garbowa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O Reilly is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Huhrera gets a double leg takedown into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Esteves
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huhrera preventing the sweep.
Esteves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esteves for as long as he can get away with.
Esteves controls Huhrera momentarily but Huhrera frees himself.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.#T2#
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera pushing down on Esteves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Huhrera is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves gets full guard.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there. #T3#
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Esteves#T4#
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huhrera trying to control here.
Esteves stalling.
Esteves wants to free his trapped foot but Huhrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huhrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Esteves trying to move into half guard but instead Huhrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (2) Esteves
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves has his hands on Huhrera 's head, controlling the position.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T7#
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Esteves managing to control the position.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Esteves defends it.
Huhrera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Esteves reverses the position - he's now on top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (4) Esteves
Huhrera has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Huhrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (4) Esteves#T9#
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves managing to control the position.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves controls Huhrera momentarily but Huhrera frees himself.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Esteves is adopting a defensive guard.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esteves controlling Huhrera 's posture. #T12#
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T13#
Esteves has control of Huhrera 's left arm, preventing Huhrera from doing any damage.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Esteves working a defensive guard but Huhrera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (9) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huhrera taking a breather here. #T14#
A control attempt from Esteves but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (11) vs (4) Esteves
Huhrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Huhrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A very excited looking Julio Valeron Huhrera 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jiurgite. #CL#
Jiurgite moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.#TD#
Jiurgite has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andersson is trying to keep an underhook but Jiurgite manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Andersson
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Andersson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Andersson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite slows the pace down.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.#T2#
Andersson trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiurgite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jiurgite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (0) Andersson#T3#
Andersson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersson 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: Jiurgite (11) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jiurgite keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free.
Good control from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite trying to control.#T5#
Andersson tries to escape but Jiurgite has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jiurgite looking to hold on to the position here but Andersson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiurgite defends well.#SUB2#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiurgite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T6#
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (14) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position. #T7#
Jiurgite happy to just control the position for now.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (16) vs (0) Andersson
Jiurgite content just to control the position here.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Jiurgite moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (19) vs (0) Andersson#T8#
Andersson wants to control his opponent's hands but Jiurgite gets his hands free.
Jiurgite doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (19) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite is controlling Andersson's posture.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Jiurgite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well.
Andersson prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiurgite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersson trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Jiurgite defends it. #T11#
Andersson prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
Jiurgite wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (23) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Andersson right now.
#T12#
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andersson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jiurgite really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Andersson.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Jiurgite wants to control but Andersson manages to buck him off and is now in Jiurgite's guard! Nice work there by Andersson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (23) vs (4) Andersson
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Andersson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Andersson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jiurgite screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Andersson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Andersson!
After the fight, Frank Andersson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Toro enables Blood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Toro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) El Toro
Blood trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Blood wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Blood 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. #SUB2#
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Blood trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Blood is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blood trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
Blood wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Blood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but El Toro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro is controlling Blood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Blood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg. #SUB2#
El Toro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blood. Oh but El Toro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blood goes limp - he's gone! El Toro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Burroughs prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cubbedge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Cubbedge manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Cubbedge #T4#
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Burroughs looking to control.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Burroughs controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #T6#
Burroughs has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Burroughs tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs is stalling here but it's allowed Cubbedge to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs postures up.
#T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Joshua Burroughs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hell looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Jello
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hell trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello has Hell pulled in close to control his posture.
Hell trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jello is pulling down on Hell's head to control his posture.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself. #T3#
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Jello#SUB#
Hell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Jello stands and throws Hell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (5) Jello
Hell is not content to let Jello control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Hell is not content to let Jello control the position. #SUB2#
Jello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Jello working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (2) vs (7) Jello
Hell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (10) Jello#SUB2#
Jello has his arm under Hell's chin here. Game over son! Jello squeezes tightly and Hell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moldy Jello!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Lee
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stays in close to Jan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jan keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Lee passes Jan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (4) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Jan.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jan keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
#T3#
Jan is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Jan keeps control of the position.
Jan tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Jan won't let him.
Jan controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Jan gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Jan has good solid back control here.
Lee controlling Jan 's hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jan.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Jan let's go of the attempt for now.
Jan keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
#T5#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee turns into Jan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is fighting to break Jan's control of his arms but Jan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Jan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (4) Lee#SUB#
Jan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Jan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee is continuing to stall.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Jan 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.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Jan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Jan 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.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee is looking to control Jan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee moves into full guard.
#T10#
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Jan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T11#
Lee pulls Jan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (6) Lee
Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (8) vs (6) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Lee 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.#T13#
Lee controlling the position.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Lee seems keen to control Jan's posture.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
Jan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (8) vs (8) Lee#T14#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jan takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Bartlomiej Jan retains his bantamweight title!
Bartlomiej Jan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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