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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Sorokov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Irong Kasamsun!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sorokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kasamsun defends it nicely.
Kasamsun dives in and scores a takedown into Sorokov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sorokov (0) vs (2) Kasamsun
Sorokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasamsun is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sorokov'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.
Kasamsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasamsun forces his way into half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Sorokov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sorokov wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Sorokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
It looks like Kasamsun might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov moves into full guard.
Kasamsun stays in close to Sorokov's body and controls the position.
Sorokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasamsun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasamsun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorokov wants to control but Kasamsun passes easily into half guard.
Sorokov is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura here.
Kasamsun is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura here.
Sorokov wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Sorokov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasamsun is working away from the top position though.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sorokov gets back to full guard.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorokov trying to control the position.
Kasamsun stays in close to Sorokov's body and controls the position.
Sorokov is trying to control the position but Kasamsun postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasamsun trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Kasamsun.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kasamsun has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kasamsun is pushing down on Sorokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasamsun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kasamsun prevents Sorokov from improving his position.
Kasamsun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorokov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Sorokov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sorokov tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Kasamsun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
Sorokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sorokov is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorokov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kasamsun stalling.
Sorokov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasamsun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasamsun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sorokov (4) vs (2) Kasamsun
Sorokov looking for the choke but no joy.
Sorokov avoiding Kasamsun 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to escape but Sorokov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sorokov is trying to stick to Kasamsun's back but Kasamsun is turning into Sorokov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sorokov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kasamsun. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sorokov (4) vs (4) Kasamsun
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is pushing down on Sorokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasamsun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Sorokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorokov is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Sorokov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasamsun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Kasamsun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kasamsun.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sorokov is heads and Kasamsun is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kasamsun wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Irong Kasamsun 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nusrat Baigan!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baigan.
Baigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baigan jumps guard but Cooke stands there with Baigan around his waist. Baigan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cooke wants to take the fight to the mat but Baigan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cooke lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) Baigan
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Baigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Baigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Baigan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (2) Baigan
Cooke has his foot on Baigan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baigan works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baigan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baigan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (2) vs (5) Baigan
Baigan controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for a sweep.
Baigan staying calm.
Cooke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baigan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooke (2) vs (7) Baigan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baigan content just to control the position here.
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Baigan is looking to take Cooke's back but instead Cooke gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Baigan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baigan pulls his head out easily.
Cooke 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Baigan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baigan in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is looking to advance position but Cooke won't allow it.
Cooke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baigan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baigan! Score +3 for passing guard: Cooke (2) vs (10) Baigan
Baigan works to advance to full mount. Cooke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cooke (2) vs (12) Baigan
Baigan content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cooke is trying to escape the mount but Baigan keeps good control and instead manages to take Cooke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cooke (2) vs (15) Baigan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is really stuck here.
Baigan controls the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cooke rolls, trying to escape but Baigan keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baigan controlling the positon.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
Cooke is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries to break free.
Baigan biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baigan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is hanging on to Cooke's back as he tries to escape.
Baigan is trying to stick to Cooke's back but Cooke is turning into Baigan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baigan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cooke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooke (4) vs (15) Baigan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baigan keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
Baigan is controlling Cooke's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baigan wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Police Officer!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Officer.
Officer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Officer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Wutang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Officer looking for a takedown.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Officer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Officer has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Officer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Officer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Officer tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Officer
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
Lee controlling Officer's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Officer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee controlling Officer's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
Officer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee pulls Officer in close to prevent any damage.
Officer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Officer is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.
Officer drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Officer off! Officer jumps back into Lee's guard.
Officer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Officer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Officer's posture.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Officer controls the pace.
Lee has Officer pulled in close to control his posture.
Officer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Officer
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Officer working away.
A lull in the action here as Officer stalls from top position.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Officer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Officer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Officer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Officer
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee avoiding Officer 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Officer tries to buck him off.
Lee wants to control but Officer is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Officer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Officer tries to break free.
Lee is not going to allow Officer to sit and survive in this position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Officer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Officer is staying busy.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Officer can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Officer right now.
Officer is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Officer is really stuck here.
Officer is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Lee.
Officer tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Officer pushed the leg off.
Lee controlling well, preventing Officer from escaping the position.
Lee avoiding Officer 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lee.
Officer rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee gets his hands free as Officer looks to control.
Lee controls the position.
Lee is not going to allow Officer to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Officer right now.
Officer keeps trying to improve his position.
Officer turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Officer
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Officer pulled in close to control his posture.
Officer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Officer 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.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee controlling Officer's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee controls Officer momentarily but Officer frees himself.
Lee has his hands on Officer's head, controlling the position.
Officer stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Officer being controlled here momentarily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Officer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee pulls Officer in close to prevent any damage.
Officer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Officer 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.
Officer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Officer controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Officer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position but Officer postures up.
Officer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee pulls Officer in to control the position.
Officer stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
Officer preventing the sweep.
Lee is trying to keep Officer in close.
Officer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Officer wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 7 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Police Officer waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
La Vellei dives in and grabs Ottke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ottke pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ottke is trying to keep an underhook but La Vellei manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
La Vellei pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Ottke 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.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (2) Ottke
La Vellei has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but La Vellei defends it.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (2) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei gets back to half guard.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei advances to half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
La Vellei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (5) Ottke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ottke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Vellei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ottke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in La Vellei's guard! Nice work there by Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (7) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke slips nicely into half guard.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (10) Ottke
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take La Vellei's back here but La Vellei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Vellei is looking to escape.
La Vellei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
La Vellei is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Vellei sees it coming and defends easily.
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (13) Ottke
Ottke tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from getting the reversal.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (16) Ottke
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
La Vellei is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Vellei to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (19) Ottke
Ottke trying to control.
Ottke controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke avoiding La Vellei 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for La Vellei! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ottke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke gave a mention to Checkmate Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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