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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saltzman was covering up waiting for the punch and Bright finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Saltzman
Saltzman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saltzman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Saltzman's legs - danger averted.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bright postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltzman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bright drops back looking for a leg! Saltzman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saltzman manages to kick Bright off! Bright jumps back into Saltzman's guard.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saltzman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saltzman working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here.
Saltzman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saltzman pulls Bright in close to his closed guard and prevents Bright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bright is looking to advance position but Saltzman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Saltzman
Bright regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily.
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saltzman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bright sees it coming and defends easily.
Saltzman trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saltzman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bright.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saltzman defends well.
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saltzman is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Saltzman passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright is refusing to be controlled, as Saltzman sits in half guard.
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saltzman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bright looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bright is looking for a triangle but Saltzman pushes his legs off easily.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Saltzman from controlling successfully.
Bright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saltzman escapes and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Saltzman
Saltzman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saltzman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright is in trouble now - Saltzman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Saltzman
Bright is looking to get to half guard.
Bright wants to control but Saltzman is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bright is trying desperately to improve position.
Saltzman trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
Saltzman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bright has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bright is looking to improve his position but Saltzman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saltzman on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bright controls the position.
Saltzman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bright is looking to get to half guard.
Saltzman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (10) Saltzman
Saltzman trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saltzman holds on and takes a little breather.
Bright won't allow Saltzman to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bright stays in close to Saltzman's body and controls the position.
Bright tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Saltzman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (12) Saltzman
Bright is looking for a triangle here but Saltzman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Saltzman
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bright is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saltzman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bright is looking to reverse the position.
Saltzman wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Saltzman is trying to get an arm triangle but Bright is defending well.
Bright regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.
Saltzman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Saltzman has control of the leg.
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily.
Saltzman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saltzman.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman 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.
Bright is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltzman pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saltzman wins on points by 15 to 4.
Josie Saltzman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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