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TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Igor Smizhonich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel scores with a takedown into Smizhonich's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel won't allow Smizhonich to sweep him here.
Smizhonich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smizhonich looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smizhonich! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smizhonich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Smizhonich is defending the position.
Diesel stalling.
Smizhonich tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Smizhonich'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smizhonich avoid being mounted?
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Smizhonich trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diesel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (8) Diesel
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control but Smizhonich is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Smizhonich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from improving his position.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smizhonich regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diesel passes Smizhonich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Smizhonich defends it.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (11) Diesel
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.
Smizhonich gets back to half guard.
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Smizhonich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smizhonich. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (14) Diesel
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Smizhonich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Smizhonich to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Smizhonich tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich is looking to get to half guard.
Smizhonich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is taking a breather. Smizhonich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 0.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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