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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesse-James Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hopson with a poor takedown
and De Rossi counters with a single leg into guard. Hopson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (0) vs (2) De Rossi
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopson is controlling De Rossi's posture.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (2) De Rossi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Hopson controlling him for the moment.
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopson escapes and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson taking a breather here.
Hopson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Hopson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Rossi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
Hopson trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi trying to control but Hopson postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi is pressing down on Hopson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Hopson defends easily.
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hopson 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.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (8) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopson takes a little break here. De Rossi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Rossi is not content to let Hopson control the position.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hopson happy to just control the position for now.
De Rossi stops Hopson from passing to mount.
Hopson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hopson's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (8) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Hopson 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.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hopson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi pushes down on Hopson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is thwarting Hopson's attempts to control the position.
Hopson is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopson keeps working.
Hopson tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopson keeps working.
De Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson is keeping him busy.
Hopson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Rossi prevents Hopson from improving his position.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Hopson is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi controlling the action here.
De Rossi is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jesse-James Hopson 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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