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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Reilly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) O Reilly
Miyagi taking a breather here.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Miyagi controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
O Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
O Reilly has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) O Reilly
Miyagi is not going to allow O Reilly to sit and survive in this position.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Miyagi is hanging on to O Reilly's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
O Reilly is trying to break free.
Miyagi gets his hands free as O Reilly looks to control.
O Reilly is in bad spot here.
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T5#
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly is trying to break free.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Good control from Miyagi.#T6#
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling O Reilly.
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as O Reilly tries to buck him off.
O Reilly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy O Reilly right now.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as O Reilly tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape. #T8#
O Reilly is trying to break free.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Reilly.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Good control from Miyagi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly looking to control the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
O Reilly tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip. #T12#
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi controls the position.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
O Reilly tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Miyagi.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
What can O Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T14#
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
O Reilly turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) O Reilly
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (11) vs (2) O Reilly
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Kersikov ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Bates
Bates trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov prevents Bates from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Bates
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Bates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Bates#T1##SUB2#
Bates has got his arm under Kersikov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kersikov has spun round into Bates's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (8) Bates#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (8) Bates
You can see the frustration on Bates's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Bates looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (8) Bates#T2#
Bates can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Bates to control.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Bates keeps trying to improve his position.
Bates gets back to half guard.
Bates tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Bates
Kersikov prevents Bates from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Bates tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bates is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov wants to take Bates's back here but Bates is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bates is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Bates regains half guard.
Bates wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (8) Bates#T5#
Bates tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Bates gets back to half guard.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bates! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (8) Bates
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bates working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bates regains half guard.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Bates trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Bates trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Bates controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bates looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kersikov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (8) Bates#T8#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Bates is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Bates tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Bates squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (24) vs (8) Bates
Kersikov has the hooks in. Bates is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Bates.
Bates just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bates rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Bates is staying busy.#T10#
Bates trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Bates right now.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bates's body.
Bates breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (24) vs (10) Bates
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kersikov pulls Bates in to control the position.
Bates wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Bates looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Kersikov is pulling down on Bates's head. It's preventing any offense from Bates, at least for the moment.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Bates won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (26) vs (10) Bates
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Bates keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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