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CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tidd gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tidd
Lee stays in close to Tidd's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tidd holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Tidd
Lee keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Tidd in to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Tidd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lee has locked up a guillotine! Lee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tidd is holding on here and Lee must be using up a lot of energy. Tidd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lee!
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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