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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bakiyev moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Hanzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bakiyev (0) vs (2) Hanzo
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.
Bakiyev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanzo controls the pace.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakiyev, not yet.
Hanzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakiyev is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanzo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo forces his way into half guard.
Bakiyev is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Bakiyev tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakiyev is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bakiyev is trying to control but Hanzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bakiyev (0) vs (5) Hanzo
Hanzo controlling from mount.
Bakiyev tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo prevents Bakiyev from getting the reversal.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Hanzo avoids the attempt from Bakiyev to control.
Hanzo fails to move to back control.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Hanzo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Hanzo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to lock up and control but Hanzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanzo controlling his opponent.
Hanzo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bakiyev to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bakiyev (0) vs (8) Hanzo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo gets his hands free as Bakiyev looks to control.
Hanzo has good solid back control here.
Bakiyev trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo keeps control of the position easily here as Bakiyev tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Bakiyev is really stuck here.
Bakiyev wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Hanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanzo gets his hands free as Bakiyev looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Bakiyev rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bakiyev right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bakiyev doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to break free.
Bakiyev trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Hanzo.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev trying to control the hands but Hanzo won't let him.
Hanzo biding his time, controlling Bakiyev.
Hanzo is hanging on to Bakiyev's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo controlling from the back.
Hanzo avoiding Bakiyev 's attempts to control his hands.
Bakiyev tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bakiyev.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanzo is hanging on to Bakiyev's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 8 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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