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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gabasa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Gabasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabasa prevents it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gabasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haelfson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabasa sprawls well initially but Haelfson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Gabasa
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.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson wants to take a breather but Gabasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gabasa's thigh. Gabasa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haelfson pushing down on Gabasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabasa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabasa keeps working.
Gabasa is concentrating on defense, preventing Haelfson from advancing position.
Haelfson seems to be looking for submissions.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Gabasa defends the submission attempt.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Gabasa
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (5) vs (2) Gabasa
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (7) vs (2) Gabasa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (10) vs (2) Gabasa
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haelfson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (12) vs (2) Gabasa
Gabasa can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson has hold of Gabasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Haelfson looking to control but Gabasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haelfson wants to take his opponent's back but Gabasa doesn't allow it.
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (12) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson has his foot on Gabasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gabasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Gabasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gabasa preventing the sweep.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (14) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson advances to half guard.
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gabasa wants to get back to full guard.
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabasa defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but Gabasa defending well.
Gabasa is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Gabasa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson trying to control from Gabasa's half guard. Gabasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gabasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gabasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabasa is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson passes Gabasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson trying to control the pace.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it.
Haelfson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Gabasa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Gabasa won't allow it.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (17) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gabasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gabasa is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabasa is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (20) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (20) vs (6) Gabasa
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
Gabasa 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.
Haelfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
Gabasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haelfson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabasa has managed to get both his arms back between Haelfson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haelfson takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bjorn Haelfson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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