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Grappling Hype -8- 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Short stuffs the takedown.
Dredd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Short did well to prevent Dredd getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Short (0) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Short manages to get to full guard.
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Short slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (2) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Short is pushing down on Dredd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dredd is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Dredd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Dredd up and slammed him! Dredd can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (5) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd sneaks back into half guard.
Dredd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Short pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (8) vs (2) Dredd
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd has given up his back here. Will Short look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Short (11) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd prevents Short from getting a body triangle.
Dredd breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (11) vs (4) Dredd
Short working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Short dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (13) vs (4) Dredd
Short has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into half guard.
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Short takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (16) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Short (19) vs (4) Dredd
Short keeps control of the position as Dredd tries to break free.
Short 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, Dredd has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Short.
Dredd is trying to break free.
Dredd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Short keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Dredd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short not doing much here.
Short is looking for a kimura here.
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Short passes into half guard.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Short is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dredd is in trouble now - Short has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (22) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.
Dredd tries to improve his position but Short has taken his back! Short has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Short pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short!
Jack Dredd spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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