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CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Huhrera is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Huhrera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huhrera is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huhrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huhrera has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huhrera has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huhrera passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Huhrera mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
Lalla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (8) vs (2) Lalla
Huhrera has the hooks in. Lalla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Huhrera .
Lalla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huhrera 's guard. Nice work there by Lalla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (8) vs (4) Lalla
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Huhrera seems keen to control Lalla's posture.
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huhrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huhrera has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (13) vs (4) Lalla
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huhrera advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (15) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lalla 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.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huhrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huhrera stands and throws Lalla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (18) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lalla trying to remain calm as Huhrera controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lalla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (20) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
Lalla regains half guard.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalla looking for subs from the bottom but Huhrera mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (23) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Lalla tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalla for as long as he can get away with.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Huhrera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (26) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position.
Huhrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (29) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla prevents Huhrera from taking his back.
Huhrera controlling from the full mount.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Huhrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lalla is trying to reverse the position but instead Huhrera has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (32) vs (4) Lalla
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lalla's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huhrera controlling the positon.
Lalla is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla wants to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huhrera controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lalla tries to escape but Huhrera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is in bad spot here.
Huhrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Lalla right now.
Lalla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huhrera 's arms.
Huhrera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lalla's body.
I really don't envy Lalla right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Huhrera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Lalla right now.
Further stalling from Huhrera .
Lalla is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lalla tries to break free.
Lalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Huhrera .
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 32 to 4.
Julio Valeron Huhrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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