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CWC 377 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 11 wins and 15 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila instigates a clinch.
Laitila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laitila is trying to pull guard but Doe has him pressed against the cage.
Laitila drags the fight down to the ground.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Doe pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym 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.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Doe
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe works to advance to full mount. Laitila defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (5) Doe
Laitila tries to improve his position but instead Doe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (8) Doe
Laitila is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila tries to roll but Doe sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laitila defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Doe sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Laitila taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Doe!
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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