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Pitbull XLI 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niko Christian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ji Hun Wee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wee feints and as Christian raises his hands in defense, Wee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christian (0) vs (2) Wee
Wee forces his way into half guard.
Christian won't allow Wee to pass to mount.
Christian looking for submissions off his back.
Wee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Primal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wee wants to pass to mount but Christian is defending the position.
Christian's coaches at ABC Submissions and GNP have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christian (0) vs (5) Wee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wee prevents Christian from getting the reversal.
Wee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Christian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Christian shrugs it off.
Wee wants to finish this one by submission but Christian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian 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: Christian (2) vs (5) Wee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian passes Wee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wee trying to hold on to Christian's head to control him but Christian postures up.
Wee is looking to improve his position.
Christian wants to work for an arm triangle but Wee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wee is not content to let Christian control the position.
Wee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christian is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wee tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
Christian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christian is looking for a kimura here.
Christian trying to pass the guard but Wee defending well.
Wee is trying to get back to full guard.
Wee actively working from the bottom here.
Christian passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christian (5) vs (5) Wee
Wee tries to lock up and control but Christian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian controlling the pace for now.
Wee tries to reverse the position but Christian maintains control.
Christian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wee is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Christian.
Wee is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action.
Wee is looking to improve his position but Christian isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian looking to secure an arm triangle but Wee defends it well.
Wee is looking to get to half guard.
Wee regains half guard.
Wee tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
Christian is working for a submission of some sort.
Christian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christian.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wee moves into full guard.
Christian preventing the sweep.
Christian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wee working a defensive guard here.
Wee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christian passes into half guard.
Wee wants to get back to full guard.
Christian is working for a submission of some sort.
Wee tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wee is still trying to improve position.
Wee gets back to full guard.
Christian 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.
Christian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wee looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wee has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.
Wee wants to sweep but no luck.
Wee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Christian prevents Wee from improving his position.
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Wee defends the submission attempt.
Christian is controlling the pace.
Wee is trying to get back to full guard.
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Wee defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christian is looking for a kimura but Wee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christian to get the leverage.
Wee is looking for a sweep. Christian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wee gets full guard.
Wee wants to sweep but no luck.
Wee keeping full guard, as Christian tries to pass.
Christian content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christian (5) vs (7) Wee
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wee passes into half guard.
Wee is pressing down on Christian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christian is holding on for now.
Christian looking for submissions off his back.
Christian wants to control but Wee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christian actively working from the bottom here.
Wee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christian defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to maintain the position but Wee is very close to passing his half guard.
Wee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christian (5) vs (10) Wee
Christian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wee.
Wee prevents Christian from getting the reversal.
Wee is working for a guillotine from mount but Christian frees his head quite easily.
Wee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Christian is surviving well by controlling Wee's body position as best he can.
Christian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to escape the mount but Wee keeps good control and instead manages to take Christian's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christian (5) vs (13) Wee
Christian tries to escape the position.
Wee goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Christian escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christian (7) vs (13) Wee
Christian seems to be looking for submissions.
Wee tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
Wee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wee is staying active underneath Christian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wee tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
Wee moves into full guard.
Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet.
Christian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wee is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Christian wants to pass the guard but Wee is keeping the position.
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.
Christian pushes down on Wee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wee moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet.
Wee looks winded!
Christian trying to control but Wee is working from the bottom.
Christian drops back looking for a leg! Wee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wee manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into Wee's guard.
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.
Wee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christian drops back looking for a leg! Wee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wee manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into Wee's guard.
Wee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christian is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wee keeping full guard, as Christian tries to pass.
Wee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wee looking for a sweep. Not yet Wee, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian trying to control but Wee is working from the bottom.
Christian passes into half guard.
Christian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wee defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wee wins on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Ji Hun Wee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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