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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donowitz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donowitz is in Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Donowitz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Silva pulls Donowitz in close to prevent any damage.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Donowitz
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Donowitz trying to control here.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Donowitz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Donowitz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donowitz is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donowitz controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to keep Silva in close.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Donowitz pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz 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: Silva (2) vs (4) Donowitz
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is trying to control but Donowitz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Donowitz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Donowitz stalls from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Donowitz off but Donowitz is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (2) vs (9) Donowitz
Silva wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donowitz controlling from the full mount.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Donowitz controlling from mount.
It looks like Donowitz 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz content just to control the position here.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alphons Draclau and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 6 wins and 3 losses; Alphons Draclau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Draclau closes the distance and clinches.
Draclau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draclau pulls guard.
Draclau 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.
Draclau has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Draclau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draclau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draclau is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Draclau trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Double XX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Draclau wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Draclau wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draclau wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draclau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Draclau keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Draclau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draclau wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Draclau keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draclau is trying to control but can't.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is thwarting Draclau's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Draclau won't allow it.
Draclau is controlling Steel Penn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Draclau is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draclau avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Draclau defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn wants to control but Draclau is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Draclau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Draclau trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Draclau is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Draclau is defending the position.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Draclau is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draclau is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn prevents Draclau from improving his position.
Steel Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draclau (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Draclau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from Draclau's half guard. Draclau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
Draclau has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Draclau keeps moving.
Draclau has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control but Draclau is working from the bottom.
Draclau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draclau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Draclau's legs - danger averted.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Draclau keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn controlling from the top position.
Draclau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Draclau keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Draclau pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Draclau seems keen to control Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Draclau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draclau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draclau is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draclau looking to control but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draclau is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draclau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Draclau's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Draclau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Draclau is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Draclau wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draclau has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 3 to 0.
A victorious Free Agent Steel Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Putski and Jason Mewes. Putski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aids . Ivan Putski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mewes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Putski (0) vs (2) Mewes
Mewes wants to pass the guard but Putski is keeping the position.
Putski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mewes is fighting to break Putski's control of his arms but Putski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mewes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mewes tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putski wants to sweep here but Mewes controlling him for the moment.
Mewes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Mewes preventing the sweep.
Mewes trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski is controlling Mewes's posture.
Mewes tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
Mewes content to stall in guard here.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mewes 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.
Putski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mewes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Mewes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski is controlling Mewes's posture.
Mewes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to keep a closed guard but Mewes is proving a slippery customer.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (2) vs (2) Mewes
Putski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Putski trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mewes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putski controls the pace.
Putski preventing the sweep.
Putski wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Putski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putski is pushing down on Mewes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mewes is fighting to maintain full guard but Putski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Putski controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mewes manages to get to full guard.
Putski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Putski (5) vs (2) Mewes
Putski working away.
You can see the frustration on Mewes's face as Putski controls the position.
Putski tries to move to mount but Mewes blocks the move with his legs.
Putski just content to control the position.
Mewes stops Putski from passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control the action but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes is looking to reverse the position.
Mewes seems a little lost for a moment, as Putski dominates the positioning.
Putski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Putski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mewes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mewes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mewes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Putski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Putski (5) vs (6) Mewes
Putski tries to break free.
Mewes tries to get the hooks in deep but Putski pushed the leg off.
Mewes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Putski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Putski for a finish.
Mewes wants to control but Putski is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mewes is looking to control Putski but Putski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mewes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mewes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mewes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Putski turns into Mewes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putski (7) vs (6) Mewes
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Mewes is keeping the position.
Putski won't allow Mewes to sweep him here.
Putski 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.
Mewes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mewes trying to control the position.
Putski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Mewes is keeping the position.
Mewes controlling Putski's posture.
Putski slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski prevents Mewes from improving his position.
Mewes trying to control but Putski postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Putski is keen to just control but Mewes is a slippery customer.
Mewes is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mewes is looking to control Putski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mewes avoid being mounted?
Mewes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mewes trying to control from the bottom.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mewes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putski controlling the pace.
Putski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mewes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mewes is still trying to improve position.
Putski is keen to just control but Mewes is a slippery customer.
Putski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mewes is looking for a sweep. Putski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mewes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putski controlling the action here.
Mewes tries to roll over but Putski keeps him under control.
Mewes trying to control but Putski postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mewes wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putski takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jason Mewes spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Masakazu Aoki. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Kazuka Fuujin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuujin shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuujin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Aoki
Fuujin is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
Aoki tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Fuujin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuujin prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Fuujin from advancing to side control.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki wants to control but Fuujin is keeping busy.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fuujin is looking to pass Aoki's guard but actually Aoki recovers to full guard.
Aoki wants to control the position but Fuujin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Fuujin prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but Fuujin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki trying to remain calm as Fuujin controls from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is positioning himself well to prevent Fuujin advancing to mount.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuujin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuujin is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fuujin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (5) vs (4) Aoki
Fuujin is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fuujin is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (9) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki trying to control the hands but Fuujin won't let him.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuujin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Aoki right now.
Fuujin is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
Fuujin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fuujin not allowing Aoki to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Fuujin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fuujin controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Aoki prevents Fuujin from getting a body triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki breaks Fuujin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (9) vs (6) Aoki
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Aoki 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.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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