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CWC 280 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wutang Lee.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottke can't get the takedown.
Ottke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Ottke stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Ottke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ottke after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ottke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ottke prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ottke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ottke tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ottke wants a takedown.
Ottke stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ottke can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Ottke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from Ottke.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ottke is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ottke there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke controlling the position well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (5) Lee
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Ottke looking for the RNC.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Ottke looking for the RNC.
Lee is really stuck here.
Ottke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wutang Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras. |
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