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CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest 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 32 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Saldini.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily
and Saldini moves into the clinch.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saldini is trying to drag Halli to the mat but Halli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Saldini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Halli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saldini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Halli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Saldini's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Saldini pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saldini trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Halli postures up.
Saldini looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini is trying to keep Halli in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halli is now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Saldini managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (4) Saldini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halli working away.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Saldini but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halli not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (4) Saldini
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (4) Saldini
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Saldini right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
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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