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CWC 348 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrjalya with a poor takedown
and Laitila counters by moving into the clinch.
Vrjalya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vrjalya manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Vrjalya
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrjalya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila is taking a breather. Vrjalya says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vrjalya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Vrjalya
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (12) Vrjalya
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya 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: Laitila (4) vs (14) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (17) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laitila tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Vrjalya is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vrjalya off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (8) vs (17) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free.
Vrjalya is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laitila gets his way!
Laitila gets his hands free as Vrjalya looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vrjalya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vrjalya for a finish.
Vrjalya staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Vrjalya from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to control but Vrjalya is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laitila controlling from mount.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Laitila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vrjalya's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vrjalya avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Vrjalya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Laitila trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (19) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila is trying to hold Vrjalya in close to prevent damage but Vrjalya has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Vrjalya seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Vrjalya seems content to control.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vrjalya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (22) Vrjalya
Laitila has left one of his arms exposed and Vrjalya doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laitila screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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