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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hedegaard clinches with his opponent.
Hedegaard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (0) Baker
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.
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (0) Baker
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hedegaard looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Baker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baker tries to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
Baker can't escape the position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Hedegaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape.
Hedegaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard fails to advance to Baker's back.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is looking to get to half guard.
Hedegaard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker stops Hedegaard from passing to mount.
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well.
Hedegaard controls the position from side control.
Hedegaard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hedegaard's guard! Nice work there by Baker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (2) Baker
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (7) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedegaard escapes and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (10) vs (2) Baker
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baker trying his best to control but Hedegaard has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedegaard (12) vs (2) Baker
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedegaard wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (15) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedegaard is aware though and is defending well.
Baker wants to control the position but Hedegaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Hedegaard trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control the position here.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is pulling down on Hedegaard's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedegaard takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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