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SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jim Lingfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Lingfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lingfield (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily.
Morozov working for a triangle but Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield controlling from the top position.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov pulls Lingfield in to control the position.
Lingfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lingfield is one step ahead there.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lingfield pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morozov tries to roll over but Lingfield keeps him under control.
Lingfield wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov gets full guard.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morozov for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard.
Lingfield passes Morozov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Morozov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morozov. Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield tries to control but Morozov wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield working for a submission but Morozov is keeping him at bay.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morozov is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morozov is now in Lingfield's guard. A big mistake from Lingfield there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lingfield (5) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov is looking to advance position but Lingfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lingfield (9) vs (2) Morozov
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Morozov is squirming around nicely.
Morozov regains half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lingfield in particular looking to stall.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Lingfield is pressing down on Morozov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morozov is holding on for now.
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lingfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lingfield.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingfield takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Jim Lingfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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