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Pitbull XIV 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ji Hun Wee! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Yu Sin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (0) Wee Yu Sin passes into half guard. Wee wants to get back to full guard. Yu Sin 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.
Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Yu Sin 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. Wee 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. Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu Sin is working hard here to advance position. Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu Sin is one step ahead there. Yu Sin forces his way into half guard. Wee moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yu Sin pushing down on Wee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wee tries to get to full guard but Yu Sin has control of the leg. Yu Sin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (5) vs (0) Wee Yu Sin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wee is holding on tight.
Yu Sin working for a submission but Wee is keeping him at bay. Wee is trying to escape the mount.
Yu Sin wants to take his opponent's back but Wee doesn't allow it. Yu Sin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wee regains half guard. Yu Sin wants to pass to mount but Wee is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yu Sin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (8) vs (0) Wee Wee regains half guard. Yu Sin is pressing down on Wee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wee is holding on for now. Wee trying to control but Yu Sin postures up.
Wee wants to get back to full guard. Yu Sin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yu Sin is trying to work for a kimura but Wee is defending well.
Wee gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yu Sin stopping the sweep attempt from Wee. Wee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Yu Sin is pushing down on Wee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wee is fighting to maintain full guard but Yu Sin has managed to sneak the leg through. Wee is trying to get back to full guard. Wee gets back to full guard.
Yu Sin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (11) vs (0) Wee Yu Sin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wee's legs. Yu Sin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yu Sin's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wee is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu Sin.
Wee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yu Sin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yu Sin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yu Sin (11) vs (4) Wee Yu Sin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wee's arms. Wee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Yu Sin tries to escape but Wee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Wee is trying to stick to Yu Sin's back but Yu Sin is turning into Wee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yu Sin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (13) vs (4) Wee Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet. Wee has his foot on Yu Sin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yu Sin works his way back into a safe position though. Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yu Sin pushes down on Wee's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Yu Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wee sees it coming and defends easily. Yu Sin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wee! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (16) vs (4) Wee Yu Sin is working for a guillotine from mount but Wee frees his head quite easily.
Wee 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. Wee is looking to improve his position.
Wee is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu Sin.
Yu Sin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (19) vs (4) Wee Yu Sin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Wee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yu Sin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Wee wants to get back to full guard. Yu Sin 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.
Wee wants to get back to full guard. Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is defending well. Wee tries to roll over but Yu Sin keeps him under control. Wee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wee wants to improve his position but Yu Sin is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Yu Sin passes into half guard. Wee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wee's guard. Yu Sin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (22) vs (4) Wee Wee tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wee manages to get back to half guard. Yu Sin wants to pass the guard but Wee is defending well. Wee is trying to get back to full guard. Yu Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wee sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are battling for position here. Wee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Yu Sin looking to pass the guard. Yu Sin passes Wee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wee tries to get to full guard but Yu Sin has control of the leg. Wee regains full guard. Nicely done. Yu Sin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yu Sin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Wee trying to control here.
Wee is looking for a sweep. Yu Sin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wee is pressing down on Yu Sin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Wee wants to sweep but no luck. Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wee's guard. Wee looks winded! Wee moves into full guard.
Wee wants to sweep here but Yu Sin controlling him for the moment. Wee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yu Sin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Yu Sin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (25) vs (4) Wee Wee is looking to reverse the position. Yu Sin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wee, who protects the arm well. Yu Sin moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yu Sin (27) vs (4) Wee Wee is controlling an arm, preventing Yu Sin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Yu Sin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wee manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wee sneaks back into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Yu Sin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wee! Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (4) Wee Yu Sin looking for a guillotine from mount but Wee is having none of it. Wee is working to get back to half guard.
Wee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (6) Wee Yu Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wee stands and throws Yu Sin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yu Sin (30) vs (9) Wee Wee is working to tighten his grip on Yu Sin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yu Sin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wee is really squeezing tight and eventually Yu Sin passes out! Wee breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ji Hun Wee! An out of breath Ji Hun Wee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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