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BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takemura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takemura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takemura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George is stalling in the full guard.
Takemura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
George wants to control from the top but Takemura keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
George drops back looking for a leg! Takemura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takemura manages to kick George off! George jumps back into Takemura's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
George slips nicely into half guard.
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Takemura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George trying to control from Takemura's half guard. Takemura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takemura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takemura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that George has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
Takemura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
Takemura trying to control the position.
George won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takemura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (0) George
Takemura trying to move into half guard but instead George has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (2) George
George showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
George slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
George looking to sit in guard and control but Takemura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (4) vs (2) George
Takemura pushing down on George's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
George wants to improve his position but Takemura is controlling well.
George is trying is best to control the position here.
Takemura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takemura moves into full mount! George won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (7) vs (2) George
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
George is just holding on here. Takemura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takemura (10) vs (2) George
George is keeping busy.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George is really stuck here.
Takemura is looking to control George but George is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
George tries to roll but Takemura sticks to his back.
Takemura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
George is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
George is trying to break free.
Takemura trying to control momentarily.
Takemura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
George surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on George's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Takemura is hanging on to George's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Takemura is riding his opponent, not letting George buck him off.
George is really stuck here.
George manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takemura's guard. Nice work there by George.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (10) vs (4) George
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Takemura has George pulled in close to control his posture.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takemura keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Takemura has his hands on George's head, controlling the position.
George is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but George has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
George controlling the action here.
Takemura tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George wants to take a breather but Takemura is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takemura keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takemura manages to get to full guard.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Takemura.
George is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Takemura is retaining full guard.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Goro Takemura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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