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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dubberly shoots in looking for a takedown. Haelfson tries to sprawl out of it but Dubberly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haelfson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dubberly quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haelfson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly prevents Haelfson from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubberly is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dubberly tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Dubberly won't allow it.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (8) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson trying to control the position but Dubberly is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubberly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dubberly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.
Dubberly looks winded!
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson works to advance to full mount. Dubberly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson looking for a guillotine from mount but Dubberly is having none of it.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubberly on the ground.
Dubberly regains half guard.
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Dubberly is defending it quite comfortably.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haelfson is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubberly won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (13) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson content just to control the position here.
Haelfson tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Dubberly is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well.
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dubberly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Dubberly's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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