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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Sydney 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Sisko in a clinch.
Sisko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Dresner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner trying to advance position but Sisko counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner has gone for a leg lock! Sisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresner keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Sisko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (5) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dresner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (8) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko keeps control of the position easily here as Dresner tries to buck him off.
Dresner tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sisko's arms.
Dresner just trying to survive but Sisko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sisko keeps control of the position as Dresner tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sisko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sisko wants to take Dresner's back here but Dresner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Sisko maintains control.
Sisko looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Sisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sisko controlling the pace for now.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Sisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sisko passes into side control, despite Dresner's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (11) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Sisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner trying to remain calm as Sisko controls from the top position.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Sisko sits in half guard.
Sisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
Sisko content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Sisko pushes his legs off easily.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Sisko passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Sisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (11) vs (4) Dresner
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Sisko pulls Dresner in close to prevent any damage.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko controlling the position.
Dresner looking to sit in guard and control but Sisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (13) vs (4) Dresner
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sisko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dresner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sisko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dresner pulls down on the head and he's put Sisko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Dresner!
A relieved looking Christian Dresner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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