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CACC 207: Steel vs Simon 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto instigates a clinch.
Gatsby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Conforto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gatsby to the mat. Gatsby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Gatsby
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Gatsby is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gatsby has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatsby is retaining full guard.
Conforto is pushing down on Gatsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Gatsby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Conforto tries to pass to full mount but Gatsby defends it.
Conforto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Gatsby looking for a guillotine here but Conforto defends easily.
Gatsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatsby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Conforto has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Conforto controlling the action here.
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Gatsby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Gatsby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Conforto is working for a kimura but Gatsby is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conforto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatsby controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Conforto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conforto is working away from the top position though.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatsby.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Billy Conforto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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