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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton and Bastyn Dall. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dall to the mat! Dall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burton (2) vs (0) Dall
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.
Burton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (0) Dall
Burton controlling from the full mount.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burton has passed into half guard.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burton tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Burton 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (8) vs (2) Dall
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (5) Dall
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Burton is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (8) Dall
Burton is looking to get to half guard.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burton regains half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (12) vs (8) Dall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks Burton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (12) vs (10) Dall
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton 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.
Dall is sitting in close to Burton's body. Burton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
A victorious Jack Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Knut Ysengrin. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ysengrin fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ysengrin tries to get set, Semerkhet tries to push him back and clinch up but Ysengrin manages to avoid the attempt.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ysengrin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Semerkhet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Ysengrin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ysengrin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (5) Ysengrin
Ysengrin tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin is staying tight to Semerkhet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Semerkhet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Semerkhet won't allow it.
Ysengrin is still trying to improve position.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Semerkhet wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ysengrin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ysengrin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Ysengrin's head to control him but Ysengrin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to roll over but Ysengrin keeps him under control.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Ysengrin not doing much here.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is positioning himself well to prevent Ysengrin advancing to mount.
Ysengrin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Semerkhet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semerkhet.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Semerkhet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ysengrin is one step ahead there.
Ysengrin trying to move into half guard but instead Semerkhet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (5) Ysengrin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Semerkhet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ysengrin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Semerkhet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ysengrin wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Semerkhet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (7) Ysengrin
Ysengrin passes Semerkhet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Semerkhet defending well.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin wants to free his trapped foot but Semerkhet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. Semerkhet 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.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ysengrin is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet manages to get to full guard.
Ysengrin is posturing up here but Semerkhet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ysengrin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ysengrin has to tap! Slick submission there by Semerkhet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Semerkhet!
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Ninja and Doc Holliday. Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Ninja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Ninja shakes him off and moves away.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Holliday is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ninja uses from the top position.
Holliday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holliday is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ninja 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking to pass into half guard but Holliday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holliday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (0) vs (2) Holliday
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Holliday is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holliday controls the pace.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Holliday has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holliday's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (2) vs (2) Holliday
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Ninja not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ninja is stalling here. Holliday is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ninja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holliday has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ninja (2) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ninja (4) vs (6) Holliday
Ninja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ninja slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holliday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ninja content to control rather than advance.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holliday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja is really struggling to control Holliday but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Ninja eventually gives up the hold.
Ninja is looking for a kimura here.
Ninja is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Holliday as he works his way to full guard.
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Holliday is retaining full guard.
Ninja passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ninja controlling the action here.
Holliday trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja wants to work for an arm triangle but Holliday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holliday controlling the position well.
Ninja trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Ninja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holliday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
Holliday is looking to improve his position.
Ninja is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Holliday is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ninja pushes down on Holliday's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to work for a kimura but Holliday is defending well.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ninja to get the leverage.
Ninja is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Ninja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holliday is not content to let Ninja control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday wins on points by 6 to 4.
After the big win, Doc Holliday made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Big Kabosh and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Akira Hayabusa. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Hayabusa has chosen Paris as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fuujin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayabusa to the mat! Hayabusa manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Hayabusa
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is working hard here to advance position.
Fuujin passes Hayabusa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is concentrating on defense, preventing Fuujin from advancing position.
Fuujin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuujin wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping him busy.
Hayabusa won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
Fuujin is thwarting Hayabusa's attempts to control the position.
Hayabusa is doing well to control the position and prevent Fuujin from advancing to side control.
Fuujin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuujin is thwarting Hayabusa's attempts to control the position.
Hayabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayabusa! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Hayabusa
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayabusa is looking to escape.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to control but Hayabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Fuujin wants to control the action but instead Hayabusa gets a body lock and reverses into Fuujin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) Hayabusa
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayabusa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa passes into half guard.
Hayabusa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuujin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayabusa.
Hayabusa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control the pace.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuujin working a defensive guard here.
Fuujin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayabusa won't allow Fuujin to sweep him here.
Hayabusa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (5) Hayabusa
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuujin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayabusa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (9) vs (5) Hayabusa
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hayabusa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fuujin working for a choke but Hayabusa is defending well.
Fuujin tries to keep control of the position but Hayabusa is staying busy.
Fuujin is hanging on to Hayabusa's back as he tries to escape.
Fuujin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Fuujin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is in a bad position with Fuujin working for a choke. Hayabusa manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (9) vs (7) Hayabusa
Hayabusa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuujin's guard.
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
Hayabusa uses his free foot to push down on Fuujin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuujin. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (9) vs (10) Hayabusa
Fuujin tries to lock up and control but Hayabusa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuujin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayabusa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin is trying to escape the mount.
Hayabusa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hayabusa mounts Fuujin! Really nice guard pass there!
Fuujin is looking to get to half guard.
Hayabusa fails to advance to Fuujin's back.
Fuujin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.
Fuujin regains half guard.
Hayabusa is stalling here. Fuujin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hayabusa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fuujin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (13) vs (10) Hayabusa
Fuujin staying calm.
Fuujin taking a break here but Hayabusa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fuujin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hayabusa's thigh. Hayabusa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Fuujin tries to pass.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
After winning the bout, Kazuka Fuujin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Akira Hayabusa spoke after the fight, saying 'Watashi mo kakushin shimashita. Shikashi, kare no A - gēmu o motarasu tame ni watashi no aite ni furukurejitto. Ōku no sonkei. Watashi no manējā no matto no okage de, watashi no suponsā. Hon'nō to makyaberi. Modotte kimasu. Arigatō'. |
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