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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Teodor instigates a clinch.
Teodor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Teodor is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teodor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teodor controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sackett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teodor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sackett has Teodor in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (2) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teodor tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Teodor stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
Sackett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor advances to half guard.
Teodor controlling the action here.
Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Teodor is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor trying to control the pace.
Teodor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to roll over but Teodor keeps him under control.
Sackett trying to control here.
Teodor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teodor wants to pass the guard but Sackett is defending well.
Teodor content to control rather than advance.
Teodor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sackett! Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (5) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sackett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teodor controlling the pace for now.
Sackett working to try and regain half guard.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teodor is looking to work his way around to Sackett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sackett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sackett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teodor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (8) vs (0) Sackett
Teodor has the hooks in. Sackett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teodor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Teodor.
Teodor continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teodor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Teodor keeps control of the position as Sackett tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teodor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sackett's body.
Sackett trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teodor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sackett's body.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to roll but Teodor sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teodor controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Atanase Teodor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mordecai Sackett was interviewed post fight and said 'what?? what the hell you want me to say? I think the judges need better glasses, qnd the stoppage was way too early.. '. |
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