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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.
Algadoo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spanks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Algadoo to the mat. Algadoo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Algadoo
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Algadoo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Algadoo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Algadoo
Algadoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Algadoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Spanks is trying to control the position but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanks controlling Algadoo's posture.
Spanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Algadoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Algadoo is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Algadoo wants to free his trapped foot but Spanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Algadoo is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Algadoo is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
Algadoo is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Algadoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanks is pressing down on Algadoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Algadoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Algadoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spanks is trying to keep Algadoo in close.
Spanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Algadoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Algadoo is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Algadoo is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Algadoo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Algadoo
Spanks regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Still in half guard, Algadoo seems content to control.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Algadoo is controlling well.
Algadoo wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Algadoo in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spanks trying to control but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Algadoo eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks wants to control but Algadoo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Algadoo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Spanks wants to control but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo controls the position.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks tries to buck Algadoo off but Algadoo is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Algadoo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Algadoo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Algadoo has knee on belly momentarily but Spanks bucks him off and regains half guard.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks is really struggling to control Algadoo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Algadoo pushing down on Spanks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well.
Algadoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Algadoo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
Algadoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks 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: Spanks (4) vs (8) Algadoo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Algadoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Algadoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Algadoo won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Algadoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from half guard but Algadoo is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spanks prevents Algadoo from improving his position.
Spanks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Algadoo is in trouble now - Spanks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (8) Algadoo
Algadoo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks is trying to control. Algadoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks stalling away here and it's allowed Algadoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Algadoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spanks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Algadoo controls Spanks momentarily but Spanks frees himself.
Spanks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (10) vs (8) Algadoo
Algadoo is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algadoo prevents Spanks from moving into mount.
Algadoo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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