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ADWGC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3162 p4p, 352 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3961 p4p, 428 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strawberry moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strawberry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strawberry pulls Paulman into guard.
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.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Strawberry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
Strawberry being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to control.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman advances to half guard.
Paulman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strawberry reverses the position - he's now on top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Strawberry tries to pass.
Strawberry being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strawberry is one step ahead there.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to prevent any damage.
Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is controlling Strawberry's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Strawberry defends it.
Strawberry is not content to let Paulman control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control here.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is taking a breather. Strawberry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Strawberry defends it.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strawberry! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Strawberry is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman'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.
Strawberry wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control the action but instead Strawberry gets a body lock and reverses into Paulman's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to his closed guard and prevents Strawberry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman won't allow Strawberry to sweep him here.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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