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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Larkin (0) vs (4) Lee
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larkin (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Larkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (0) vs (9) Lee
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee fails to advance to Larkin's back.
Lee looking to control but Larkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Larkin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Larkin (0) vs (12) Lee
Larkin turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (12) Lee
Larkin 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 pulls Larkin in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Larkin passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Larkin controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Well, if Larkin 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 tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larkin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Larkin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 2.
John Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking John Lee 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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