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TPG 004 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Adiwang Leetoh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Owen shoots in but no luck this time.
Leetoh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Leetoh pushes him off.
Leetoh clinches up with Owen and pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh tries to score a body lock takedown but Owen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Owen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leetoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Leetoh stopping the sweep attempt from Owen.
Owen controls Leetoh momentarily but Leetoh frees himself.
Leetoh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leetoh has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.
Owen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Owen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leetoh is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leetoh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leetoh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leetoh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leetoh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (0) Owen
Leetoh is looking to take a break and control but Owen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leetoh trying to control the position but Owen is working away.
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leetoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Owen can't do much from the bottom here.
Owen is looking for a sweep.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh 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 Owen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Owen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (3) vs (2) Owen
Leetoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leetoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owen is one step ahead there.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Leetoh working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen slips nicely into half guard.
Leetoh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Owen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (5) Owen
Leetoh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Owen.
Owen is working for a guillotine from mount but Leetoh frees his head quite easily.
Owen wants to finish this one by submission but Leetoh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Owen.
Leetoh is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen has hold of Leetoh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leetoh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Owen looking to control but Leetoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leetoh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leetoh trying to control but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to mount his opponent but Leetoh defends it.
Leetoh wants to get back to full guard.
Owen is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Owen wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Owen postures up.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leetoh trying to control the position.
Owen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (8) Owen
Owen tries for a kimura but Leetoh is defending well.
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face as Owen controls the position.
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Owen is staying tight to Leetoh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leetoh is not content to let Owen control the position.
Leetoh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owen's best efforts.
Owen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leetoh is staying active underneath Owen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leetoh trying to control from the bottom.
Owen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (3) vs (11) Owen
Owen is looking to take a break and control but Leetoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh struggling a bit here.
Owen is trying to get an arm triangle but Leetoh is defending well.
Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leetoh, who protects the arm well.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Owen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leetoh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leetoh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Owen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leetoh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh tries to improve position but can't.
Leetoh manages to get back to half guard.
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
Leetoh trying to control here.
Owen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leetoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leetoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Owen from controlling successfully.
Owen won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Leetoh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leetoh (5) vs (11) Owen
Leetoh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Owen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Leetoh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leetoh passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leetoh (8) vs (11) Owen
Owen is not content to let Leetoh control the position.
Owen is trying to improve his position.
Leetoh working away.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen gets back to half guard.
Owen 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.
Leetoh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Owen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Owen wants to control but Leetoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Owen is defending against the submission attempts here by Leetoh.
Owen gets full guard.
Leetoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leetoh wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Owen looking to control.
Leetoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Owen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leetoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leetoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Owen working for a triangle but Leetoh defends it easily.
Leetoh passes Owen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leetoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leetoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Owen wants to improve his position but Leetoh is controlling well.
Leetoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leetoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leetoh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leetoh (8) vs (15) Owen
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.
Owen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leetoh is defending well though. Owen let's go of the attempt for now.
Leetoh wants to escape the position.
Owen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms.
Leetoh 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 Owen gets his way!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh is in bad spot here.
Owen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leetoh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leetoh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Leetoh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leetoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leetoh tries to roll but Owen sticks to his back.
Owen biding his time, controlling Leetoh.
Owen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leetoh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh trying to control the hands but Owen won't let him.
Leetoh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Owen's arms.
Leetoh rolls, trying to escape but Owen keeps control of the position.
Leetoh showing good submission defense here.
Owen has the hooks in. Leetoh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Owen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Leetoh is doing well to defend. Owen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Leetoh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters đŸ›¡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Adiwang Leetoh was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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