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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Gabasa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Haelfson tries to keep at a distance but Gabasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gabasa prevents it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown attempt but Gabasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Haelfson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Haelfson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabasa sprawls well initially but Haelfson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Gabasa
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.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
Haelfson wants to take a breather but Gabasa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gabasa's thigh. Gabasa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haelfson pushing down on Gabasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haelfson wants to pass to mount but Gabasa is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gabasa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haelfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabasa keeps working.
Gabasa is concentrating on defense, preventing Haelfson from advancing position. #SUB#
Haelfson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but Gabasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haelfson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Gabasa defends the submission attempt.
Haelfson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (5) vs (2) Gabasa
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (7) vs (2) Gabasa#T3#
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (10) vs (2) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haelfson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (12) vs (2) Gabasa
Gabasa can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Haelfson has hold of Gabasa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabasa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Haelfson looking to control but Gabasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haelfson wants to take his opponent's back but Gabasa doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (12) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson has his foot on Gabasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gabasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Haelfson trying to control the position.
Gabasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Gabasa preventing the sweep.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (14) vs (4) Gabasa
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Gabasa is keeping the position.
Haelfson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Haelfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haelfson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Gabasa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabasa is just riding it out for now. Haelfson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabasa defends it well. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but Gabasa defending well.
Gabasa is refusing to be controlled, as Haelfson sits in half guard.
Haelfson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Gabasa is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Haelfson trying to control from Gabasa's half guard. Gabasa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gabasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gabasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom. #T10#
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabasa is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson trying to control but Gabasa is working from the bottom.
Haelfson looking to pass the guard.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson passes Gabasa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Haelfson trying to control the pace.
Haelfson tries to pass to full mount but Gabasa defends it.
Gabasa is staying active underneath Haelfson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haelfson trying to mount his opponent but Gabasa defends it. #SUB#
Haelfson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Haelfson wants to control but Gabasa is keeping him busy.
Gabasa 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.#T12##SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Gabasa won't allow it.
Haelfson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (17) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gabasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabasa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gabasa is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabasa is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (20) vs (4) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gabasa turns into him and now he's in Haelfson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Haelfson (20) vs (6) Gabasa#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabasa is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14##SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
Gabasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haelfson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gabasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine here but Gabasa defends easily.
#SUB#
Gabasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haelfson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabasa has managed to get both his arms back between Haelfson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haelfson takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Bjorn Haelfson 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Gabasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gabasa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gabasa misses with a leg kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabasa misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Gabasa finds it's target.
Gabasa misses the shot to the body.
Gabasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Gabasa misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gabasa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gabasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabasa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabasa is defending well.
Gabasa trying to remain calm as Hawk controls from the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gabasa, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gabasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Gabasa.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabasa off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to control but Gabasa is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Hawk working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gabasa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hawk has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gabasa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
2
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Trolvizski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trolvizski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gabasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trolvizski is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Trolvizski is thwarting Gabasa's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trolvizski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trolvizski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabasa shoots in but Trolvizski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trolvizski appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Trolvizski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabasa, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trolvizski has Gabasa pushed against the cage.
Trolvizski is looking for a takedown.
Gabasa wants a takedown.
Bogdan Trolvizski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Gabasa.#TD2#
Gabasa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trolvizski uses from the top position.
Trolvizski won't allow Gabasa to get back to his feet.
Trolvizski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabasa's guard. #SU#
Trolvizski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gabasa to get to his feet. #TD#
Trolvizski dives in and scores a takedown into Gabasa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trolvizski forces his way into half guard.
Gabasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Trolvizski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trolvizski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Trolvizski! |
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Event:
Fisting
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Hidaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Gabasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hidaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Hidaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Gabasa in the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gabasa.
Hidaka wants to get back to his feet but Gabasa is dominant here and he's now got Hidaka's back!
Hidaka is in bad spot here.
Hidaka is still trying to improve position.
Gabasa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Hidaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hidaka covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Hidaka tries to escape the position.
Gabasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hidaka's body.
Gabasa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hidaka is looking for a way out.
Gabasa is trying to stick to Hidaka's back but Hidaka is turning into Gabasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hidaka.
Hidaka throwing strikes from guard but Gabasa blocks nicely.
Hidaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SU2#
Hidaka stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hidaka looking to score a takedown here. Gabasa is defending well but Hidaka drives through and ends up in Gabasa's guard.
Hidaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Gabasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hidaka is controlling him.
Gabasa 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.
Hidaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hidaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Hidaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hidaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Hidaka! |
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