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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Rantang Gustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mathieu David!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from David enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. David manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustus (2) vs (0) David
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustus is looking to advance position but David has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustus (2) vs (4) David
David trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustus regains half guard.
Gustus regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.#SUB#
Gustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
David sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gustus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! David paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gustus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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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 4 wins and 5 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nuragomidova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
Nuragomidova feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Nuragomidova rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch.
Shakes has Nuragomidova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuragomidova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Nuragomidova's takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nuragomidova clinches with his opponent.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Nuragomidova wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nuragomidova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Nuragomidova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuragomidova sprawls well. Nuragomidova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakes looks winded!#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Nuragomidova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Nuragomidova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shakes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (0) Shakes
Shakes trying to control but not successfully.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shakes is defending well though. Nuragomidova let's go of the attempt for now.
Nuragomidova has the hooks in. Shakes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shakes's chin but Shakes turns very nicely into Nuragomidova's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shakes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (2) Shakes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.
We've been hearing good reports from Nuragomidova'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.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Nuragomidova has his hands on Shakes's head, controlling the position.
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for subs off his back but Shakes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to get back to full guard here but Shakes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Shakes#T6#
Shakes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain half guard here but Shakes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova sneaks back into half guard.
Shakes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (8) Shakes#T7#
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes postures up.
Shakes controlling the position.
Nuragomidova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakes pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well. #T8#
Shakes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep. Shakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Shakes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Shakes sits in half guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Shakes postures up.
Nuragomidova is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nuragomidova trying to get back to full guard but Shakes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (11) Shakes#T10#
Nuragomidova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Shakes
Shakes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.#SUB#
Nuragomidova has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Shakes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuragomidova's guard.
Nuragomidova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nuragomidova working for a triangle but Shakes defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nuragomidova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakes content to stall in guard here.
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Shakes tries to pass.
Shakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shakes won't allow Nuragomidova to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position.
Nuragomidova controls Shakes momentarily but Shakes frees himself. #SUB#
Shakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuragomidova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakes has managed to get both his arms back between Nuragomidova's legs - danger averted.
Shakes postures up.
#T14#
Nuragomidova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes is pressing down on Nuragomidova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shakes has control of Nuragomidova's left arm, preventing Nuragomidova from doing any damage.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to pass into half guard but Shakes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shakes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (15) Shakes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 15 to 8.
A victorious Marcus Shakes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Khalib Nuragomidova had this to say: 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Akaro Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Itinya with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Horiguchi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Itinya tries to score a body lock takedown but Horiguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Horiguchi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Horiguchi looking for subs off his back but Itinya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horiguchi won't allow Itinya to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#SUB#
Itinya is trying to work for a kimura but Horiguchi is defending well.
Horiguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Horiguchi
Horiguchi sneaks back into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
#SUB#
Itinya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Horiguchi is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horiguchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.#T3#
Itinya postures up.
#SUB#
Itinya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horiguchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Itinya has Horiguchi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (3) vs (2) Horiguchi
Horiguchi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Itinya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horiguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horiguchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horiguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itinya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Itinya's legs - danger averted.
Horiguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horiguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horiguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya wants to sweep here but Horiguchi controlling him for the moment.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Itinya trying to control the position.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Horiguchi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Itinya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horiguchi has picked Itinya up and slammed him! Itinya can't keep hold of the triangle and Horiguchi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (5) Horiguchi
Horiguchi trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Horiguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Itinya will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya is being controlled here.
Itinya is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a triangle here but Horiguchi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (8) Horiguchi
Itinya manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Itinya tries to roll over but Horiguchi keeps him under control.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #SUB2#
Horiguchi seems to be looking for submissions.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Horiguchi advancing to mount.
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Itinya wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10##SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horiguchi.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Horiguchi postures up.
#T11#
Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Itinya trying to control but Horiguchi postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horiguchi in particular looking to stall.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Itinya is defending against the submission attempts here by Horiguchi.
#T12##SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horiguchi to get the leverage.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is pressing down on Horiguchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horiguchi stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet. #T13#
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Itinya has his foot on Horiguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horiguchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Itinya looking to control but Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Itinya gets full guard.#SUB#
Itinya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Horiguchi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Itinya. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (11) Horiguchi#T14#
Itinya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Horiguchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya tries to buck Horiguchi off but Horiguchi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horiguchi wins on points by 11 to 3.
Akaro Horiguchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derrick Gawain!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gawain has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gawain drags the fight down to the ground.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gawain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gawain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gawain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Gawain
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gawain has picked Hunt up and slammed him! Hunt can't keep hold of the triangle and Gawain manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Gawain#T1#
Hunt is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Gawain tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Gawain staying calm.#SUB2#
Gawain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Gawain working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gawain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gawain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T2#
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Gawain#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gawain keeps working. #SUB2#
Gawain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Gawain is working away. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt is thwarting Gawain's attempts to control the position.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Gawain defends it.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Gawain gets full guard.
Gawain seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gawain working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Gawain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt is pushing down on Gawain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gawain is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Gawain is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gawain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gawain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gawain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gawain wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (5) Gawain#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Gawain is defending well. #T6#
Gawain is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gawain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (7) Gawain
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gawain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gawain is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gawain from controlling successfully.
Gawain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (10) Gawain#SUB2#
Gawain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Gawain is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gawain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gawain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #T8#
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Gawain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gawain wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Gawain is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Gawain is very close to passing his half guard.
Gawain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gawain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Gawain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gawain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hunt is now in Gawain's guard. A big mistake from Gawain there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (13) Gawain
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gawain working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB2#
Gawain looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gawain keeps moving.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gawain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt postures up.
Gawain wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gawain there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Hunt is really struggling to control Gawain but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Gawain frees his head quite easily.
Gawain tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gawain working to try and regain half guard.
Gawain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gawain is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Gawain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gawain wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Gawain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gawain looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Gawain is having none of it.
Gawain controlling the position for now.#T14#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gawain! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (13) Gawain
Gawain working to try and regain half guard.
Gawain holds of for dear life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gawain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gawain gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gawain wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Gawain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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