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Pitbull XXX 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 4 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignon closes the distance and clinches.
Kane has hold of one of Ignon's legs. Ignon is fighting the takedown attempt but Kane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Ignon
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane 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.
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kane trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away.
Kane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Ignon
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignon is looking to escape.
Kane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ignon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ignon tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Ignon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignon is still trying to improve position.
Ignon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kane trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Ignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignon working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.
Kane 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.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignon looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Ignon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kane passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Ignon defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Ignon is working away.
Ignon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Kane passes into half guard.
Kane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (8) vs (0) Ignon
Kane tries to control but Ignon wriggling away.
Ignon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ignon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ignon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kane looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignon is having none of it.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignon 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: Kane (8) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon advances to half guard.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane 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.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Ignon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard.
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is pressing down on Ignon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to keep Ignon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Ignon off! Ignon jumps back into Kane's guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignon defends well.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignon has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (10) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Ignon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Harry Kane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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