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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Short!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Short keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hedegaard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Short tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hedegaard is in Short's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (0) Short
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Short.
Hedegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard prevents Short from improving his position.
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Short is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Short manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Short has his hands on Hedegaard's head, controlling the position.
Short can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedegaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short tries to get to full guard but Hedegaard has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Short's guard. Nice work there by Hedegaard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (4) vs (4) Short
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Short seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is fighting to break Short's control of his arms but Short is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Short has Hedegaard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Short looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Short wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard forces his way into half guard.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Short is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedegaard prevents Short from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (7) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (10) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short is in bad spot here.
Short trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Short's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hedegaard has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Short is in real trouble here. Hedegaard gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Short is tapping out! Hedegaard wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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