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Grappling Hype -4- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dobbie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobbie won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Dobbie looking to pass the guard.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short looking for a sweep. Not yet Short, not yet.
Short pulls Dobbie in close to prevent any damage.
Short looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbie is one step ahead there.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short wants to sweep here but Dobbie controlling him for the moment.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Short
Dobbie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Short rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobbie's guard! Nice work there by Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (2) Short
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobbie has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short trying to control but Dobbie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobbie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Dobbie's legs - danger averted.
Dobbie has an active guard here but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Short seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short not doing much here.
Short works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (5) Short
Short looking to control but Dobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Short works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Short
Short controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.
Dobbie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Short uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Short
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Short has passed into half guard!
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Short
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dobbie looking for a sweep but Short has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (5) vs (16) Short
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (19) Short
What can Dobbie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dobbie is really stuck here.
Short is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well.
Short controls the action.
Short has the hooks in. Dobbie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Short keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (22) Short
Short biding his time, controlling Dobbie.
Dobbie tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dobbie breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (7) vs (22) Short
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (10) vs (22) Short
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dobbie controls the position.
Dobbie works to advance to full mount. Short defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (12) vs (22) Short
Short tries to hold on but Dobbie postures up.
Short prevents Dobbie from taking his back.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Dobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobbie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is not content to let Dobbie control the position.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Short defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie trying to control the pace.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Short wants to control but Dobbie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Short is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dobbie is just content to waste time from the top position. Short takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dobbie is looking to pass into half guard but Short pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Short is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (12) vs (24) Short
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.
Dobbie can't keep his opponent in guard - Short advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Short escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (27) Short
And that's the end of the fight!
Short wins on points by 27 to 12.
Ashton Short is the new bantamweight champion! |
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