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CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam instigates a clinch.
Siam can't get the takedown.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siam is in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Halli
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Siam in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Siam being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam holds of for dear life.
Halli controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) Halli
Siam tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) Halli
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) Halli
Siam struggling a bit here.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Siam is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (14) Halli
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siam to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (17) Halli
Halli not allowing Siam to control his hands.
Halli controls the position.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (17) Halli
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Halli controlling Siam's posture.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 17 to 6.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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