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CWC 380 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vrjalya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (4) vs (0) Vrjalya
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vrjalya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Vrjalya won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Vrjalya
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Steel just trying to survive but Vrjalya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel tries to escape the position.
Steel looking to control the position.
Steel tries to roll but Vrjalya sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Vrjalya is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Vrjalya to control.
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well.
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Vrjalya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vrjalya working for the choke.
Vrjalya controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Vrjalya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel holding on to Vrjalya's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya has good solid back control here.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vrjalya is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vrjalya.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to escape but Vrjalya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya managing to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Steel in close.
Vrjalya controlling Steel's posture.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (4) Vrjalya
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Steel controls the position.
Steel working away.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya 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.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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