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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edson Barboozer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barboozer darts in and clinches Obi up against the cage.
Obi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barboozer uses from the top position.
Barboozer trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barboozer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barboozer wants to pass the guard but Obi is defending well.
Barboozer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboozer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barboozer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obi's guard.
Barboozer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obi looking for submissions off his back.
Obi is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboozer.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer passes into half guard.
Barboozer is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Barboozer 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.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
Obi 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.
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barboozer pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboozer not doing much here.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
Obi trying to control from the bottom.
Barboozer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barboozer (3) vs (0) Obi
Obi is looking to regain half guard here but Barboozer keeps moving and retains side control.
Obi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barboozer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barboozer (3) vs (4) Obi
Barboozer fending off the submission attempt from Obi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barboozer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barboozer is trying to defend against the choke here but Obi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Obi Tightens the hold and Barboozer taps out furiously! Obi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chike Obi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chike Obi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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