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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuki Shojo and Chester Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuki Shojo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shojo moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shojo (0) vs (4) Jones
Jones working away.
Shojo tries to improve position but can't.
Shojo seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shojo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones trying to control the action but Shojo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Shojo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Shojo defending well.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Shojo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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 (0) vs (7) Jones
Shojo is working to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Shojo is squirming around nicely.
Shojo wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Shojo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shojo is working to get back to half guard.
Jones takes Shojo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shojo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Shojo (0) vs (10) Jones
Jones biding his time, controlling Shojo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones keeps control of the position as Shojo tries to break free.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Shojo tries to buck him off.
Jones looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Shojo is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Urban Achievers inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shojo is in real trouble here. Jones gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shojo is tapping out! Jones wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chester Jones!
A victorious Chester Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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