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CFC Tokyo 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belmiro fails with the takedown.
Hedegaard slaps away a takedown attempt from Belmiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmiro shoots in and drives through. Hedegaard sprawls well.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Belmiro.
Belmiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedegaard tries to avoid it but Belmiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedegaard to the ground. Hedegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belmiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hedegaard's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro pushes down on Hedegaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belmiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belmiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedegaard is trying to maintain the position but Belmiro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hedegaard working for submissions but it's allowed Belmiro to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belmiro in particular looking to stall.
Belmiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belmiro is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Hedegaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Belmiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (5) Belmiro
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hedegaard to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro has the hooks in. Hedegaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Belmiro is not going to allow Hedegaard to sit and survive in this position.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Belmiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hedegaard showing good submission defense here.
Belmiro keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Belmiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hedegaard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
Belmiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hedegaard.
Belmiro keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belmiro controlling the positon.
Hedegaard tries to roll but Belmiro sticks to his back.
Belmiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hedegaard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Belmiro has locked on a rear naked choke here! Hedegaard is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernardo Belmiro! |
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