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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ludo Lefebvre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefebvre moves into the clinch successfully.
Lefebvre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (2) Lefebvre
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
Lefebvre postures up.
Lefebvre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lefebvre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lefebvre stopping the sweep attempt from Shewmaker.
Lefebvre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shewmaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shewmaker, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shewmaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shewmaker (2) vs (2) Lefebvre
Lefebvre controlling Shewmaker's posture.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Lefebvre is pulling down on Shewmaker's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre working for a triangle but Shewmaker defends it easily.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefebvre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefebvre's guard.
Shewmaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shewmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lefebvre is just riding it out for now. Shewmaker eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is looking to advance position but Lefebvre won't allow it.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura but Lefebvre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shewmaker to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre trying to control here.
Shewmaker is pressing down on Lefebvre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefebvre is holding on for now.
Lefebvre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shewmaker trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre looking to control.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefebvre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefebvre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shewmaker is aware though and is defending well.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Lefebvre is keeping the position.
Lefebvre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shewmaker defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Lefebvre is pulling down on Shewmaker's head to control his posture.
Lefebvre is continuing to stall.
Shewmaker slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lefebvre working a defensive guard here.
Lefebvre has his foot on Shewmaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shewmaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Lefebvre managing to control the position.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Shewmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefebvre is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker passes Lefebvre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefebvre controlling the position for now.
Shewmaker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lefebvre! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (5) vs (2) Lefebvre
Lefebvre is looking to improve his position but Shewmaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Shewmaker wants to take Lefebvre's back here but Lefebvre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lefebvre tries to hold on but Shewmaker pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is trying to escape the mount.
Lefebvre wants to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Lefebvre stops Shewmaker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lefebvre tries to reverse the position but Shewmaker maintains control.
Lefebvre is still trying to improve position.
Shewmaker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lefebvre is holding on tight.
Lefebvre gets back to half guard.
Shewmaker stalling away here and it's allowed Lefebvre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shewmaker stands and throws Lefebvre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (8) vs (2) Lefebvre
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Shewmaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shewmaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shewmaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lefebvre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shewmaker wants to control but Lefebvre is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre is not content to let Shewmaker control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker trying to control the position but Lefebvre is working away.
Lefebvre stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lefebvre is looking to reverse the position.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lefebvre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Shewmaker is looking to take a break and control but Lefebvre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shewmaker has hold of Lefebvre's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lefebvre seems comfortable defending it but Shewmaker has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lefebvre is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lefebvre is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shewmaker couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Shewmaker!
A very excited looking Robbie Shewmaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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