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CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli 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.
Halli drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halli and Ignatowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halli, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halli stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Halli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Ignatowski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halli passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Halli working away.
Ignatowski trying his best to control but Halli has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halli pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Reijo Halli 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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