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Pitbull XXXIV 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Kane forces Illir back against the cage and clinches.
Kane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illir (0) vs (2) Kane
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.
Illir is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Illir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir'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.
Illir working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Kane works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (5) Kane
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Illir (0) vs (7) Kane
Illir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Illir is in no mood to give up.
Illir regains half guard.
Kane wants to take a breather but Illir is having none of it.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Illir is defending the position.
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Illir is defending the position.
Illir is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Illir is keeping the position.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kane forces his way into half guard.
Kane is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kane 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Illir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom.
Illir is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane stands and throws Illir's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (10) Kane
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Illir is trying to improve his position.
Illir is working hard here to advance position.
Kane taking a breather here.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane tries to move to mount but Illir blocks the move with his legs.
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Illir is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Illir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illir keeps working.
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illir tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Illir is not content to let Kane control the position.
Illir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (13) Kane
Illir is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is continuing to stall.
Kane working for a submission but Illir is keeping him at bay.
Illir is looking to get to half guard.
Kane tries to control but Illir wriggling away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Illir can't escape the position.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Illir regains half guard.
Kane wants to control but Illir is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Illir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illir (2) vs (13) Kane
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane pulls Illir in to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane is pulling down on Illir's head. It's preventing any offense from Illir, at least for the moment.
Illir drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Illir off! Illir jumps back into Kane's guard.
Illir is breathing heavily.
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Illir defends easily.
Illir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Illir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Illir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illir has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Illir has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Illir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illir (2) vs (15) Kane
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The adventures of Kane the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Harry Kane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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