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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Thompson (ranked 3788 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Haller clinches up against the cage.
Haller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haller (4) vs (0) Thompson
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.
Haller trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Haller slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haller (6) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haller is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Haller controlling from mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haller content just to control the position here.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Haller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haller controlling from the full mount.
Thompson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (9) vs (0) Thompson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Thompson right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haller has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller has good solid back control here.
Thompson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson staying busy and making it hard for Haller to control.
Thompson tries to escape but Haller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thompson doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to get the hooks in deep but Thompson pushed the leg off.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Haller breaks the grip.
Thompson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haller is staying active.
Haller is riding his opponent, not letting Thompson buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Haller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Haller is controlling the position but Thompson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Haller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haller wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Haller is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haller is working away from the top position though.
Haller tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Haller from advancing position.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to hold on to Haller's head to control him but Haller postures up.
Haller works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haller (12) vs (0) Thompson
Haller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Haller (15) vs (0) Thompson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Haller tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Haller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thompson.
Thompson prevents Haller from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haller takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
David Haller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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