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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dead has Smart up against the cage in a clinch.
Smart wants to take the fight to the mat but Dead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Dead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smart is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart is looking for a takedown.
Smart tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
Dead has Smart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dead pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smart tumbling to the mat - Dead dives into Smart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smart (0) vs (2) Dead
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (2) Dead
Dead has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart 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.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Dead trying to control here.
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dead controlling the position well.
Smart is thwarting Dead's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart 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.
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Dead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (2) vs (4) Dead
Dead drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dead has Smart in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (4) Dead
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead looking to control.
Smart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dead has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (4) vs (6) Dead
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smart wants to sweep here but Dead controlling him for the moment.
Dead wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Smart looking for subs off his back but Dead has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smart tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dead forces his way into half guard.
Dead trying to control from half guard but Smart is working away.
Smart is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dead advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smart (4) vs (9) Dead
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Smart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dead is working for an americana but Smart has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dead was thinking about the submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart continues to stall.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart is trying to hold Dead in close to prevent damage but Dead has managed to pass into half guard.
Dead is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smart trying to control here.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dead jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (9) Dead
Smart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smart has Dead in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smart (6) vs (11) Dead
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dead is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dead works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead is thwarting Smart's attempts to control the position.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smart is just riding it out for now. Dead eventually gives up the hold.
Smart is refusing to be controlled, as Dead sits in half guard.
Dead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart trying to hold on to Dead's head to control him but Dead postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dead wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Evil Dead, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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