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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuki Shojo and Random Fighter. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Shojo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Random Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shojo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter somewhat.
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Shojo. Shojo maintains the clinch.
Shojo has Fighter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shojo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fighter tumbling to the mat - Shojo dives into Fighter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shojo (2) vs (0) Fighter
Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shojo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter working for a triangle but Shojo defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shojo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shojo has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shojo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shojo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shojo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shojo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shojo'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shojo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shojo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shojo defends it easily.
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Shojo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (0) Fighter
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo is staying tight to Fighter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
Shojo takes a little break here. Fighter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter tries to improve position but can't.
Shojo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shojo continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shojo (5) vs (2) Fighter
Shojo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fighter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (5) Fighter
Shojo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shojo wants to get back to full guard.
Shojo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shojo actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter trying to pass the guard but Shojo defending well.
Fighter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (8) Fighter
Shojo tries to hold on but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shojo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shojo and Fighter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shojo struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shojo sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (11) Fighter
Shojo is looking to get to half guard.
Fighter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shojo is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shojo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fighter is keen to just control but Shojo is a slippery customer.
Shojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter on the ground.
Shojo keeping control of the position.
Shojo is looking to control Fighter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shojo avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shojo is just riding it out for now. Fighter eventually gives up the hold.
Fighter prevents Shojo from improving his position.
Fighter uses his free foot to push down on Shojo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shojo. Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (5) vs (14) Fighter
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents Shojo from getting the reversal.
Shojo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shojo is refusing to be controlled, as Fighter sits in half guard.
Fighter controlling the pace.
Shojo trying to control here.
Shojo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is controlling the pace.
Shojo is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shojo is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shojo controlling the position for now.
Shojo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Shojo is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to work for a kimura but Shojo is defending well.
Shojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter is trying to control. Shojo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shojo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fighter trying to control but Shojo is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Shojo is keeping the position.
Fighter pushing down on Shojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shojo wants to improve his position but Fighter is controlling well.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shojo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shojo is refusing to be controlled, as Fighter sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shojo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fighter.
Shojo works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter wins on points by 14 to 5. |
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