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CFC CG 710 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Halli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Perkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown but Halli shows good takedown defense.
Perkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Halli is quick to defend against it.
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perkins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (0) vs (2) Halli
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli stays in close to Perkins's body and controls the position.
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.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Perkins has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkins 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.
Halli is fighting to break Perkins's control of his arms but Perkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Perkins is controlling Halli's trapped leg to prevent Halli from advancing to side control.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Perkins keeping hold of Halli's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Perkins is holding on to half guard well.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Perkins is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perkins controlling the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
Perkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Perkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halli won't allow Perkins to sweep him here.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Halli
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkins looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (4) Halli
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Perkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (4) Halli
Perkins is stalling in the full guard.
Perkins looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halli wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (4) vs (6) Halli
Perkins seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
Halli postures up.
Perkins wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli preventing the sweep.
Perkins 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: Perkins (6) vs (6) Halli
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Perkins gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Perkins takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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