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Grappling Hype -20- 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 19 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolan. Kolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Kolan is quick to defend against it.
Kolan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him.
Kolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolan is trying to get an arm triangle but Melia is defending well.
Kolan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Kolan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolan fails to take his opponent's back.
Melia gets back to half guard.
Melia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (10) Kolan
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolan wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time.
Kolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (13) Kolan
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
Kolan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
Kolan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Melia manages to get to full guard.
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Kolan defends easily.
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Kolan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass.
Melia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolan defends it easily.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melia's guard.
Melia is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (16) Kolan
Kolan takes Melia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (19) Kolan
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Kolan.
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
Kolan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kolan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Melia has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Melia right now.
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolan.
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kolan prevents Melia from improving his position.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Kolan eventually gives up the hold.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Melia gets full guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Kolan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolan is aware though and is defending well.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kolan is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (19) Kolan
Kolan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melia slips nicely into half guard.
Melia wants to control but Kolan is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (19) Kolan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kolan tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (7) vs (19) Kolan
Melia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kolan is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (21) Kolan
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment.
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass.
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.
Kolan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (9) vs (21) Kolan
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melia stands and throws Kolan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (12) vs (21) Kolan
Melia tries to advance to mount but Kolan denies him.
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolan prevents Melia from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Otto Kolan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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