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SSG 364 Solo vs Feet PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Doe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Laitila wants a takedown.
Laitila wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laitila prevents it.
Laitila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Doe
Laitila passes Doe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Doe
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Doe
Laitila wants to control the position but Doe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Doe
Laitila is not content to let Doe control the position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (5) vs (7) Doe
Doe tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe trying to control the pace.
Laitila won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (7) Doe
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doe keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (9) Doe
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe controlling from the top position.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Doe
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laitila passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Laitila is stalling here. Doe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Doe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (9) vs (13) Doe
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Doe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Laitila wants to improve his position but instead Doe has moved into half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Laitila is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Doe won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (13) Doe
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Doe keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe is controlling Laitila's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Doe defends the submission attempt.
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, John Doe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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