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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Broden has closed the distance and engaged Aalto in a clinch.
Broden jumps into guard, dragging Aalto to the mat.
Aalto looking to sit in guard and control but Broden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (0) vs (2) Broden
Broden postures up.
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broden is one step ahead there.
Aalto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aalto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden stopping the sweep attempt from Aalto.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aalto holds on and takes a little breather.
Broden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aalto has his foot on Broden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broden works his way back into a safe position though.
Broden content to stall in guard here.
Broden postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broden preventing the sweep.
Broden 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.
Broden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Broden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto trying to control the position.
Aalto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Broden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to roll over but Broden keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aalto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Broden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aalto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Broden has picked Aalto up and slammed him! Aalto can't keep hold of the triangle and Broden manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (5) Broden
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is looking to regain half guard here but Broden keeps moving and retains side control.
Aalto is working hard here to advance position.
Broden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aalto's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Broden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aalto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aalto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Broden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aalto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (0) vs (8) Broden
Aalto tries to hold on but Broden postures up.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Aalto tries to hold on but Broden postures up.
Aalto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Broden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto wants to control but Broden is having none of it.
Broden controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broden controlling the pace for now.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Broden controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aalto working to try and regain half guard.
Broden avoids the attempt from Aalto to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is looking to get to half guard.
Aalto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (2) vs (8) Broden
Broden managing to control the position.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Broden keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Broden pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aalto forces his way into half guard.
Aalto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Broden is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Broden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aalto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Broden can't keep his opponent in guard - Aalto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aalto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aalto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aalto (2) vs (12) Broden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aalto turns into Broden and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (4) vs (12) Broden
Aalto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broden wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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