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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 30 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Deeds from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds prevents Steel from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Steel
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Steel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (5) Steel
Deeds wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Steel 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.
Deeds 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.
Deeds tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Deeds is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Deeds works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (8) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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