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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wolf-Fang pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Wolf-Fang won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Wolf-Fang won't allow it.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Wolf-Fang pulls Sanchez into guard.
Wolf-Fang controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Wolf-Fang managing to control the position.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf-Fang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf-Fang controlling Sanchez's posture. #T1#
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf-Fang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanchez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (3) vs (0) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Wolf-Fang is still trying to improve position.
Sanchez controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Wolf-Fang tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Wolf-Fang has one of Sanchez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wolf-Fang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Wolf-Fang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf-Fang is not content to let Sanchez control the position.#T3#
Wolf-Fang manages to get to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolf-Fang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Wolf-Fang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf-Fang controlling Sanchez's posture. #T4#
Wolf-Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wolf-Fang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolf-Fang controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is fighting to break Wolf-Fang's control of his arms but Wolf-Fang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchez won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Sanchez trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Sanchez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
#T9#
Wolf-Fang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolf-Fang is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf-Fang keeps working.
Wolf-Fang trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
#T10#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Wolf-Fang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolf-Fang is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is trying to control. Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang manages to get to full guard.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is fighting to break Wolf-Fang's control of his arms but Wolf-Fang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Sanchez won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf-Fang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang controlling the position.
Sanchez is pushing down on Wolf-Fang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf-Fang is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez controlling the pace. #T12#
Wolf-Fang is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Wolf-Fang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf-Fang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Wolf-Fang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wolf-Fang is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf-Fang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf-Fang working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (6) vs (0) Wolf-Fang
Wolf-Fang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf-Fang is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard but Sanchez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (0) Wolf-Fang
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Steve Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Ferreira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hijikata. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferreira (0) vs (4) Hijikata
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata takes a little break here. Ferreira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Hijikata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Ferreira wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferreira struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata controlling the position from side mount.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ferreira is being controlled here.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Let's hope that Hijikata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata in the domination position with Ferreira hanging on.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Hijikata keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira seems a little lost for a moment, as Hijikata dominates the positioning.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Hijikata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.#T9#
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Hijikata controls the position from side control.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira is being controlled here. #T11#
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Ferreira trying to remain calm as Hijikata controls from the top position.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Hijikata defends it. #T13#
Ferreira prevents Hijikata from improving his position.
Hijikata is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Hijikata pulls Ferreira in to control the position.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Hijikata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (6) Hijikata
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Hijikata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 6 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bastard clinches up with Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Konstantinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bastard.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Konstantinov jumps guard and drags Bastard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now.
Bastard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Konstantinov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Konstantinov is keeping the position.
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bastard passes Konstantinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Konstantinov is concentrating on defense, preventing Bastard from advancing position.
Bastard stalling.
Konstantinov is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Konstantinov defending well.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Konstantinov controlling the position well.
Bastard is pressing down on Konstantinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantinov is holding on for now.
Bastard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bastard is continuing to stall.#T4#
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Konstantinov defending well.
Bastard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Bastard the control monster continue. Boring.
Bastard is keen to just control but Konstantinov is a slippery customer.#T5#
Well, if Bastard 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.
Konstantinov is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Konstantinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Konstantinov keeping control of the position.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konstantinov keeps working.
Konstantinov gets full guard.#T7#
Konstantinov has his hands on Bastard's head, controlling the position.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Bastard is pushing down on Konstantinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Konstantinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.
Bastard wants to take a breather but Konstantinov is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Bastard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Konstantinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Konstantinov won't allow Bastard to pass to mount.
Bastard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bastard is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konstantinov tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg. #T9#
Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bastard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bastard is trying to control. Konstantinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Konstantinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Bastard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Konstantinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Bastard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Bastard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Konstantinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Konstantinov is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Bastard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Konstantinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bastard wants to take a breather but Konstantinov is having none of it. #T12#
Konstantinov is trying to maintain the position but Bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastard is trying to control. Konstantinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Konstantinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Konstantinov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Konstantinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastard wants to pass to mount but Konstantinov is defending the position. #T14#
Bastard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konstantinov is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Bastard is controlling the pace.
Konstantinov tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bastard gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bastard wins on points by 1 to 0.
Lazy Bastard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksi Heimo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Heimo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Heimo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heimo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heimo is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irrawaddy controls the pace.
Heimo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Heimo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heimo is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy controlling from the top position.
Heimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heimo keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Heimo 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.#T2#
Irrawaddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heimo 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.#SUB#
Heimo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irrawaddy is aware though and is defending well.
Heimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Heimo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Heimo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irrawaddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Heimo trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimo keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Heimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heimo working a defensive guard here.
Irrawaddy preventing the sweep. #T5#
Heimo controlling the position.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heimo trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heimo has Irrawaddy pulled in close to control his posture.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here. #T6#
Irrawaddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Irrawaddy stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Irrawaddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Heimo trying to control the position.
Heimo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Irrawaddy won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Heimo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Irrawaddy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heimo (0) vs (3) Irrawaddy#T7#
Heimo is trying to get back to half guard.
Heimo stops Irrawaddy from passing to mount.
Heimo tries to improve position but can't.
Irrawaddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heimo's legs.
Irrawaddy taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimo tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Irrawaddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heimo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heimo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Irrawaddy's best efforts.
Irrawaddy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Heimo (0) vs (6) Irrawaddy
Heimo is trying desperately to improve position.
Heimo is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Irrawaddy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Heimo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Heimo (0) vs (9) Irrawaddy
Heimo tries to break free.
Heimo breaks Irrawaddy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heimo (2) vs (9) Irrawaddy
Heimo is looking to advance position but Irrawaddy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heimo (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Irrawaddy fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Heimo wriggling away.
Heimo prevents Irrawaddy from taking his back.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irrawaddy prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.
Irrawaddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimo is looking to escape.
Heimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heimo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Heimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Heimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Heimo is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Heimo is squirming around nicely.
Irrawaddy prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.
Heimo wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Irrawaddy the control monster continue. Boring.
Heimo regains half guard.#T14#
Irrawaddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More stalling from Irrawaddy.#SUB#
Heimo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimo tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Heimo trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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