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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Keaty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keaty (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Keaty is in trouble now - Miyagi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Keaty'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.
Miyagi prevents Keaty from getting the reversal.
Keaty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi goes for an armbar but Keaty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Keaty. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi is pulling down on Keaty's head. It's preventing any offense from Keaty, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keaty trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (2) vs (7) Miyagi
Keaty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keaty wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving.
Keaty keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keaty has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keaty is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keaty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Keaty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keaty (6) vs (7) Miyagi
Keaty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyagi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyagi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (6) vs (9) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi advances to half guard.
Keaty looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Keaty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keaty trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is looking for a kimura here.
Keaty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Keaty is in trouble now - Miyagi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (6) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keaty is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keaty and Miyagi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keaty is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keaty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyagi has knee on belly momentarily but Keaty bucks him off and regains half guard.
Keaty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keaty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keaty keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Keaty wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Keaty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keaty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (8) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to improve his position but instead Keaty has moved into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keaty is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Keaty keeps him under control.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keaty postures up.
Miyagi has his hands on Keaty's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (8) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keaty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyagi has Keaty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (10) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Keaty tries to pass.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keaty tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment.
Keaty advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (13) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Keaty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi trying to remain calm as Keaty controls from the top position.
Keaty moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keaty (15) vs (14) Miyagi
Keaty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keaty controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keaty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keaty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keaty (15) vs (18) Miyagi
Keaty trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Keaty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miyagi looking for the choke from the back.
Keaty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi looking to hold on to the position here but Keaty rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Keaty keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keaty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keaty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Keaty's legs - danger averted.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving.
Keaty trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Keaty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (15) vs (21) Miyagi
Keaty wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi swings around for an armbar but Keaty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (17) vs (21) Miyagi
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully.
Miyagi looking for a guillotine here but Keaty defends easily.
Keaty passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Keaty trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keaty passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keaty wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but instead Keaty has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 21 to 17.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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