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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between YeYe Mokami (ranked 776 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Groza (ranked 6636 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Groza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; YeYe Mokami! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Groza!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mokami closes the distance and clinches.
Groza is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mokami is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Groza to the mat. Groza regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mokami (2) vs (0) Groza
Mokami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Groza keeping full guard, as Mokami tries to pass.
Groza pulls Mokami in close to prevent any damage.
Groza keeping moving, preventing Mokami from controlling successfully.
Groza controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokami drops back looking for a leg! Groza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groza manages to kick Mokami off! Mokami jumps back into Groza's guard.
Mokami drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Groza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mokami has Groza in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokami (2) vs (2) Groza
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.
Mokami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Groza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mokami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groza has managed to get both his arms back between Mokami's legs - danger averted.
Mokami looking for a guillotine here but Groza defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokami escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mokami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Groza looking to pass the guard.
Mokami is looking for a triangle here but Groza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mokami (2) vs (5) Groza
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokami manages to work his way to half guard, despite Groza's best efforts.
Mokami is pressing down on Groza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Groza postures up.
Mokami is really struggling to control Groza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Groza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mokami is looking for a triangle but Groza pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Groza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Groza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mokami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mokami wants to hit a switch here but Groza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mokami there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mokami (2) vs (8) Groza
Mokami tries to reverse the position but Groza maintains control.
Mokami is working hard here to advance position.
Groza looking to take Mokami's back but Mokami rolls and after a scramble, Mokami ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mokami to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokami (4) vs (8) Groza
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Groza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Groza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mokami is one step ahead there.
Mokami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mokami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groza can't keep his opponent in guard - Mokami advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Groza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mokami stands and throws Groza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mokami (7) vs (8) Groza
Mokami is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Groza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Groza is looking to regain half guard here but Mokami keeps moving and retains side control.
Mokami tries for a kimura but Groza is defending well.
Groza wants to control but Mokami postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mokami is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Groza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Groza is looking for a sweep.
Mokami goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Groza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mokami but great work by Groza. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mokami (7) vs (12) Groza
Mokami is looking to reverse the position.
Mokami trying his best to control but Groza has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mokami (7) vs (14) Groza
Mokami really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Groza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mokami has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mokami is trying to escape the mount.
Groza moves to his opponent's back but Mokami bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Groza. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokami (9) vs (14) Groza
Mokami postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mokami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Groza has Mokami pulled in close to control his posture.
Mokami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mokami trying to control the position from guard on top but Groza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokami (9) vs (16) Groza
Mokami is pressing down on Groza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mokami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Groza stays in close to Mokami's body and controls the position.
Mokami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokami has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Groza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mokami. Score +3 for passing guard: Mokami (9) vs (19) Groza
Mokami is breathing heavily.
Groza takes a little break here. Mokami wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mokami's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mokami manages to get back to half guard.
Mokami is trying to get back to full guard.
Mokami has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Groza is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Groza trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Groza 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.
Mokami trying to control here.
Groza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mokami regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mokami is trying to control the position but Groza postures up.
Mokami has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Groza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mokami. Score +3 for passing guard: Mokami (9) vs (22) Groza
Groza controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Groza wins on points by 22 to 9.
Vincent Groza took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
NJMMA #25: Graves v Mokami
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Graves cracks Mokami with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mokami looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
#ROC#
Mokami is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
Graves walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mokami drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graves swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mokami's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj jabs Mokami right on the nose. Mokami blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
Yaj throws a body punch but Mokami moves out of range.
Mokami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Yaj has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Yaj to work.
Yaj lands a shot to the body.
Mokami wants to break free but Yaj has control.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Mokami controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Mokami is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Yaj has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Mokami.
Mokami creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Mokami avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mokami wants to break free but Yaj has control.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mokami.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Mokami avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj presses Mokami against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj tries a body shot but Mokami blocks it.
Mokami is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mokami tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mokami looks winded!
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mokami is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Mokami gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaj gets through Mokami's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Mokami backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mokami wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.#ROC#
Mokami is rocked!
Yaj mutters something to Mokami before pushing him back against the cage. As Mokami comes back towards him, Yaj unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Mokami clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj very nearly forgot to thank Quark's amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mokami keeps the fight on the outside.
Mokami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mokami counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belfort is looking to get back to is feet but Mokami passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Mokami has an Americana. Belfort didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mokami is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mokami hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). YeYe Mokami!
A relieved looking YeYe Mokami thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mokami.#TD2#
Mokami looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mokami 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.
Mokami passes into half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokami on the ground.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Mokami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokami not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mokami wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood Warrior. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Mokami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Mokami postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is pressing down on Mokami's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mokami won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mokami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokami tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Mokami is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Mokami is looking to improve his position.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mokami is trying to control but can't.
Mokami is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mokami actively working from the bottom here.
Mokami is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Mokami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Mokami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokami connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokami is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Mokami. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mokami's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.#T3#
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mokami's brow. #SUB2#
Mokami is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Mokami has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). YeYe Mokami!
YeYe Mokami is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Richards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mokami swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Mokami counters with a takedown into side control.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokami on the ground.#SUB2#
Mokami is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Richards looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mokami gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Richards is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mokami lets go of the hold and Richards can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). YeYe Mokami!
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Event:
FF 8
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Plomeros does no damage.
Mokami misses with a low kick.
Plomeros scores with a hook to the body. Mokami takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mokami throws an off balance right hand
and Plomeros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mokami or perhaps it was just good defense by Plomeros, which made it look bad.
Mokami throws an off balance right hand
and Plomeros counters with a nice uppercut.
Plomeros lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokami rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Plomeros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mokami thinking.
Plomeros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mokami looks winded!
Plomeros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Plomeros.#T1#
A head kick by Mokami misses
and Plomeros counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leifi Plomeros!
A relieved looking Leifi Plomeros thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TNR6
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Federline scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Federline - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
Mokami takes one to the side of the head.
Federline ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mokami throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Federline counters with a nice right hand that sends Mokami toppling to the canvas! Mokami scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Federline finish him?!#ROC2#
Mokami is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Federline sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mokami's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mokami's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Federline!
Kevin Federline was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Neffgen closes the distance but Mokami moves to the side #TD2#
and Mokami counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Neffgen!
Neffgen stops Mokami from passing to mount.
Mokami throws an elbow but Neffgen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mokami is staying tight to Neffgen's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Mokami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Mokami goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Neffgen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mokami's guard! Nice work there by Neffgen! #SUB2#
Mokami is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Neffgen has his hands clasped together but Mokami extends and breaks Neffgen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mokami.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YeYe Mokami!
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Event:
TNR 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.#TD2#
Mokami closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mokami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Mokami sits in half guard.
Mokami thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Mokami is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mokami is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Mokami in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Clark tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mokami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). YeYe Mokami!
Tev Clark spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes is looking to counter punch.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Mendes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mokami sprawling to the canvas! Mokami rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mendes finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like YeYe Mokami has been cut.
Mendes cracks Mokami with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mokami tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mendes pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mokami is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokami tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor tries to clinch but Mokami is having none of it.
Mokami changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Mokami is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taylor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking to control the position but Mokami frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Taylor grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Mokami there - Taylor really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YeYe Mokami!
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