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WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuvaraj Hallstro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (0) Hallstro
Jack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallstro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallstro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hallstro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallstro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallstro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Hallstro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Hallstro looking for subs off his back but Jack has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallstro trying to control here.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallstro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jack wants to pass to mount but Hallstro is defending the position.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Hallstro is defending well.
Hallstro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallstro wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Jack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Hallstro is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallstro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallstro working a defensive guard but Jack passes into half guard.
Jack 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.
Hallstro wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hallstro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Hallstro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack postures up.
Hallstro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallstro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hallstro has an active guard here but Jack has managed to pass into half guard.
Hallstro tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
Jack trying to control from half guard but Hallstro is working away.
Jack wants to free his trapped foot but Hallstro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hallstro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Hallstro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (2) Hallstro
Hallstro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hallstro stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Hallstro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallstro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jack (6) vs (2) Hallstro
Hallstro is trying to get back to half guard.
Hallstro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hallstro tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
Jack passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (9) vs (2) Hallstro
Hallstro is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it.
We've been informed that Hallstro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but Hallstro is defending well.
Hallstro can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallstro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hallstro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jack passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (12) vs (2) Hallstro
Hallstro seems a little lost for a moment, as Jack dominates the positioning.
Hallstro struggling a bit here.
Hallstro is looking to reverse the position.
Jack passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hallstro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (14) vs (2) Hallstro
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack looking to control but Hallstro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hallstro can't escape the position.
Jack with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hallstro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jack goes for an armbar but Hallstro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hallstro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (14) vs (4) Hallstro
Hallstro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jack is looking for a triangle but Hallstro pushes his legs off easily.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hallstro is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hallstro not doing much here.
Hallstro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Hallstro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallstro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hallstro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
Jack is trying to maintain the position but Hallstro is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallstro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (14) vs (7) Hallstro
Hallstro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hallstro has hold of Jack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hallstro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jack has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jack! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (16) vs (7) Hallstro
Hallstro looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallstro, not yet.
Hallstro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jack wants to pass the guard but Hallstro is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro controlling the position.
Hallstro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jack passes into half guard.
Hallstro is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallstro wants to control but Jack passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (19) vs (7) Hallstro
Hallstro looking for a sweep but Jack has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (21) vs (7) Hallstro
Hallstro tries to hold on but Jack postures up.
Hallstro is controlling an arm, preventing Jack from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro is working to get back to half guard.
Hallstro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jack (24) vs (7) Hallstro
Jack controlling well, preventing Hallstro from escaping the position.
Jack looking for the RNC.
Hallstro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jack's arms.
Jack looking for the choke from the back.
Jack avoiding Hallstro 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallstro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro regains half guard.
Hallstro wants to get back to full guard.
Hallstro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallstro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallstro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (24) vs (9) Hallstro
Hallstro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack's guard.
Hallstro seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.
Hallstro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hallstro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hallstro.
Hallstro is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hallstro to get the leverage.
Jack manages to get to full guard.
Jack keeping full guard, as Hallstro tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack takes the fight on points by 24 to 9. |
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