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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 30 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera gets tackled into the cage by Strap. Strap maintains the clinch.
Huhrera successfully pulls guard.
Strap forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strap is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.
Huhrera is holding on to half guard well.
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.
Strap wants to pass to mount but Huhrera is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Strap is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Strap is controlling well.
Strap passes into side control, despite Huhrera 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (3) Strap
Huhrera manages to get back to half guard.
Strap slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera moves into full guard.
Huhrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strap wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Strap postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strap trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (3) Strap
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huhrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strap controlling the position.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
Strap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Strap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (5) Strap
Strap postures up.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strap wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Strap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is looking for a triangle but Strap pushes his legs off easily.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huhrera wants to control the position but Strap says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strap trying to pass the guard but Huhrera defending well.
Huhrera is refusing to be controlled, as Strap sits in half guard.
Well, if Strap 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.
Strap wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Strap manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (2) vs (8) Strap
Huhrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (2) vs (11) Strap
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strap really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Huhrera .
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Strap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strap is not going to allow Huhrera to sit and survive in this position.
Huhrera 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 Strap gets his way!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strap is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Strap's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Huhrera is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strap biding his time, looking for the opening.
Strap controlling well, preventing Huhrera from escaping the position.
Strap is looking for the choke from the back position but Huhrera is controlling his hands well.
Strap not allowing Huhrera to control his hands.
Huhrera wants to escape the position.
Strap is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Huhrera tries to roll but Strap sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strap is riding his opponent, not letting Huhrera buck him off.
Huhrera tries to escape the position.
Strap slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strap avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control his hands.
Strap doesn't have the hooks in and Huhrera manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (11) Strap
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Strap keeps moving.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huhrera '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.
Strap has control of Huhrera 's left arm, preventing Huhrera from doing any damage.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strap wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strap wins on points by 11 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Jock Strap started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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