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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sin has managed to clinch.
Terrorelli gets control of Sin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terrorelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terrorelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sin looking to sit in guard and control but Terrorelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli controlling from the top position.
Sin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terrorelli has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sin.
We've been hearing good reports from Sin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrorelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Terrorelli passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (5) Terrorelli
Sin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Terrorelli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but Sin defending well.
Terrorelli works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (8) Terrorelli
Sin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli controlling the pace for now.
Sin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.
Sin trying to hold on to Terrorelli's head to control him but Terrorelli postures up.
Terrorelli controlling the action here.
Sin wants to get back to full guard but Terrorelli has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (0) vs (11) Terrorelli
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin is looking for a sweep.
Sin regains half guard.
Sin gets full guard.
Sin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sin working for submissions but it's allowed Terrorelli to get to half guard.
Terrorelli wants to free his trapped foot but Sin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Terrorelli 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terrorelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terrorelli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sin (4) vs (11) Terrorelli
Sin is hanging on to Terrorelli's back as he tries to escape.
Terrorelli wants to control his opponent's hands but Sin gets his hands free.
Sin 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, Terrorelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sin is not going to allow Terrorelli to sit and survive in this position.
Terrorelli showing good submission defense here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Terrorelli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sin looking for the RNC.
Terrorelli defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (4) vs (13) Terrorelli
Sin looking for subs off his back but Terrorelli has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terrorelli in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sin trying to control here.
Terrorelli content to control rather than advance.
Terrorelli is looking to advance position but Sin won't allow it.
Terrorelli is thwarting Sin's attempts to control the position.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sin is looking to get back to full guard here but Terrorelli has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (4) vs (16) Terrorelli
Sin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrorelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sin is trying to control Terrorelli's posture but Terrorelli avoids it.
Sin is trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sin is trying to work for a sweep but Terrorelli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sin (4) vs (18) Terrorelli
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (21) Terrorelli
Sin tries to escape but Terrorelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Terrorelli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Terrorelli biding his time, controlling Sin.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sin rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sin can't escape the position.
Terrorelli really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sin.
Sin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sin is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (24) Terrorelli
Well, with Terrorelli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Terrorelli controlling the position well here. Sin rolled but Terrorelli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from improving his position.
Sin wants to get back to full guard but Terrorelli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sin (4) vs (27) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to take Sin's back but he can't do it this time.
Terrorelli prevents Sin from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin is desperately trying to improve his position but Terrorelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Terrorelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to lock up and control but Terrorelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin working to try and regain half guard.
Sin is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sin (4) vs (30) Terrorelli
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sin breaks Terrorelli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sin (6) vs (30) Terrorelli
Sin controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli wins on points by 30 to 6.
A victorious Tobi Terrorelli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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