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HC GRAP 10 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 9 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bert Newton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (4) vs (0) Newton
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton struggling a bit here.
Lalla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to control Lalla's posture but Lalla avoids it.
Newton tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lalla easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (6) vs (0) Newton
Lalla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to improve his position but Lalla isn't that keen on the idea.
Lalla wants to finish this one by submission but Newton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lalla.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Newton tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Lalla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (9) vs (0) Newton
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (12) vs (0) Newton
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lalla not allowing Newton to control his hands.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla looking to break Newton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Newton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lalla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Newton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Newton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Newton tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (12) vs (2) Newton
Newton wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Newton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (5) Newton
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lalla tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is thwarting Lalla's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newton works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (8) Newton
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Newton pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Lalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lalla.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Lalla is breathing heavily.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalla is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Lalla is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (12) vs (11) Newton
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
Newton trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lalla is not content to let Newton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalla takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A less than humble Jaro Lalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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