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CWC 376 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tidd fails with a takedown attempt.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown but Feet shows good takedown defense.
Feet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tidd as he avoids it easily.
Tidd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Feet to the mat! Feet manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Tidd
Feet is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rollins Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tidd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet looking to control.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet pulls Tidd in to control the position.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Tidd
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tidd is trying to keep Feet in close.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet pushes down on Tidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tidd trying to control the position here.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Feet trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Feet stands and throws Tidd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Tidd
The referee asks Feet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Feet prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tidd is not content to let Feet control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feet wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (7) vs (2) Tidd
Feet content just to control the position here.
Tidd has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Feet's lack of action.
Feet is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tidd trying to control here.
Feet uses his free foot to push down on Tidd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tidd. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (2) Tidd
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tidd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tidd tries to hold on but Feet postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feet looking to control but Tidd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tidd prevents Feet from taking his back.
Feet controlling from mount.
Tidd is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.
Tidd is controlling an arm, preventing Feet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Feet prevents Tidd from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is controlling an arm, preventing Feet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Feet tries to control but Tidd wriggling away.
Feet is really struggling to control Tidd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tidd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tidd 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.
Feet is pressing down on Tidd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tidd is holding on for now.
Tidd is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Tidd trying to get back to full guard but Feet takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (13) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd is working to get back to half guard.
Feet wants to take his opponent's back but Tidd doesn't allow it.
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tidd is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Feet moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Feet (16) vs (2) Tidd
Feet looking to break Tidd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tidd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Feet will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Feet controls the position.
Feet is hanging on to Tidd's back as he tries to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Feet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tidd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tidd for a finish.
Feet looking to hold on to the position here but Tidd rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Seemah Feet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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