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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romano avoids it really well and circles away.
Haelfson drives through with a takedown into Romano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Romano
Romano keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano trying to control the position here.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Romano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (2) Romano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Haelfson is retaining full guard.
Haelfson controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano controlling from the top position.
Haelfson is trying to keep Romano in close.
Haelfson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romano passes into half guard.
Romano is taking a breather. Haelfson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haelfson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haelfson tries to get out of the position.
Romano trying to mount his opponent but Haelfson defends it.
Romano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to get back to full guard.
Romano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Romano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Haelfson looking for submissions off his back.
Romano content to control rather than advance.
Haelfson tries to get to full guard but Romano has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Romano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (2) vs (5) Romano
Haelfson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is trying to work for a sweep but Romano has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (2) vs (7) Romano
Romano content just to control the position here.
Haelfson has given up his back here. Will Romano look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (2) vs (10) Romano
Haelfson wants to escape the position.
Romano biding his time, controlling Haelfson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Haelfson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Haelfson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Romano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (2) vs (13) Romano
Haelfson is looking to reverse the position.
Romano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Haelfson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (2) vs (15) Romano
Romano controlling from mount.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romano wants to take his opponent's back but Haelfson doesn't allow it.
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount but Romano keeps good control and instead manages to take Haelfson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (2) vs (18) Romano
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haelfson.
Haelfson trying to control but not successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is really stuck here.
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Haelfson.
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Romano controls the action.
Haelfson tries to escape the position.
Haelfson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haelfson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Romano.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Romano.
Haelfson trying to control the position but Romano manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Haelfson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Romano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Haelfson tries to break free.
Romano has good solid back control here.
Romano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Haelfson breaks Romano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (4) vs (18) Romano
Haelfson being controlled here momentarily.
Haelfson trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haelfson trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romano holds on and takes a little breather.
Romano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (4) vs (20) Romano
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Romano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haelfson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haelfson is trying to control but can't.
Romano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (4) vs (23) Romano
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Romano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romano controlling his opponent.
Haelfson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haelfson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Haelfson (4) vs (26) Romano
Haelfson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Romano.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Haelfson tries to break free.
Romano is riding his opponent, not letting Haelfson buck him off.
Haelfson tries to escape but Romano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Haelfson trying to control the hands but Romano won't let him.
Haelfson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Haelfson is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Romano controlling from mount.
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haelfson stops Romano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson tries to lock up and control but Romano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haelfson can't escape the position.
Romano controlling his opponent.
Haelfson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Romano controlling the pace for now.
Haelfson is looking to get to half guard.
Romano content just to control the position here.
Haelfson is working to get back to half guard.
Haelfson tries to hold on but Romano pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haelfson is trying desperately to improve position.
Romano wants to take Haelfson's back here but Haelfson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano wins on points by 26 to 4.
Vic Romano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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