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CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite PBP Commentary |
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 17 wins and 5 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jiurgite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jiurgite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jiurgite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Average.
Jiurgite wants to counter the offense by Average and move into the clinch position.
Average dives in for a single leg takedown but Jiurgite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jiurgite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jiurgite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Average manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiurgite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiurgite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiurgite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average working for a triangle but Jiurgite defends it easily.
Average trying to control the position here.
Average wants to hit a sweep here but Jiurgite passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Average there! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Average is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiurgite prevents Average from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite fails to take his opponent's back.
Jiurgite trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Average stops Jiurgite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BARNEY MEATHOUSE. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
Jiurgite looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Average 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.
Jiurgite is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiurgite uses his free foot to push down on Average's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Average. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking to get to half guard.
Average has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Average tries to hold on but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average 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.
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jiurgite pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Average has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiurgite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiurgite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (4) vs (8) Jiurgite
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to escape the position.
Average working for a choke but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (7) vs (8) Jiurgite
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average looking to secure an arm triangle but Jiurgite defends it well.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is looking to get to half guard.
Average tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Average wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Average looking to control but Jiurgite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to take Jiurgite's back but he can't do it this time.
Average is working for a guillotine from mount but Jiurgite frees his head quite easily.
Average trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to take his opponent's back.
Average goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (7) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiurgite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is trying for a kimura here. Average looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jiurgite wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Jiurgite!
Ze Jiurgite is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ze Jiurgite started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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