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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee 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 looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Lee
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee working away.
Lee 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 Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cubbedge .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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