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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Dayton McAdams. McAdams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by OVERWERK - Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dayton McAdams! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? McAdams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAdams lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loureiro (0) vs (2) McAdams Loureiro is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McAdams 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. McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving. McAdams wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position. McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving. McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. McAdams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McAdams pushing down on Loureiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. McAdams wants to pass to mount but Loureiro is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McAdams is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage. McAdams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (5) McAdams
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Loureiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. McAdams tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well. McAdams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Loureiro tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it. McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. McAdams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McAdams has hold of Loureiro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loureiro seems comfortable defending it but McAdams has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loureiro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loureiro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McAdams couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dayton McAdams! In his post fight interview, Dayton McAdams gave a big smile as he said 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mikael Bruno Carneiro and Butch Harris Jr. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mikael Bruno Carneiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Butch Harris Jr! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Harris Jr darts in and clinches Carneiro up against the cage. Harris Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carneiro (0) vs (4) Harris Jr Carneiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Carneiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Carneiro works his way to full guard. Good work. Carneiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (2) vs (4) Harris Jr Harris Jr controlling Carneiro's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr is continuing to stall. Carneiro pushes down on Harris Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard. Harris Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Carneiro sits in half guard. Carneiro is looking to stall here but Harris Jr recovers full guard. Harris Jr pulls Carneiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Carneiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carneiro's corner is telling him to maintain position. Harris Jr 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. Carneiro wants to control from the top but Harris Jr keeps moving. Carneiro stopping the sweep attempt from Harris Jr. Carneiro looking to sit in guard and control but Harris Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (2) vs (6) Harris Jr
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position. Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Harris Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carneiro working a defensive guard here.
Harris Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr is stalling in the full guard. It looks like Harris Jr 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 six minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now. Harris Jr stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position. Harris Jr won't allow Carneiro to sweep him here. Carneiro is trying to control the position but Harris Jr postures up. Harris Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Harris Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Carneiro is controlling Harris Jr's posture. Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Harris Jr defends easily.
Harris Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Carneiro is trying to control the position but Harris Jr postures up. Carneiro wants to control but Harris Jr passes easily into half guard.
Harris Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs. Carneiro is looking to control Harris Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carneiro avoid being mounted? Harris Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next. Harris Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Carneiro looking for submissions off his back. Carneiro wants to improve his position but Harris Jr is controlling well.
Carneiro works his way to full guard. Good work. Harris Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Carneiro keeping full guard, as Harris Jr tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harris Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carneiro is keeping the position for now. Carneiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris Jr is stalling in the full guard. Carneiro is trying to control the position but Harris Jr postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. Harris Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (4) vs (6) Harris Jr Carneiro wants to control from the top but Harris Jr keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Carneiro trying to move into half guard but instead Harris Jr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carneiro (4) vs (8) Harris Jr Harris Jr content to stall in guard here. Harris Jr wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position. Harris Jr stays in close to Carneiro's body and controls the position. Carneiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carneiro (4) vs (11) Harris Jr
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Harris Jr just content to control the position. Carneiro tries to bench press Harris Jr off him but Harris Jr keeps the position. Harris Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. Carneiro can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Harris Jr wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Jones and Freddy Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Penn! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Penn fails with a takedown attempt. Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat. Jones is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch. No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt. Johnny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Penn. Penn fails with the takedown. Jones rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage. Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Penn Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Penn We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Penn wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Jones tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control. Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Penn Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts. Jones won't allow Penn to pass to mount. Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Penn uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Penn Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Penn prevents Jones from getting the reversal. Penn moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (11) Penn Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now. Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms. Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Jones is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (15) Penn Jones can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Penn looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jones is trying desperately to improve position. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action. Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Penn jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (18) Penn Penn trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control. Penn wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jones looking for a sweep but Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (4) vs (20) Penn Jones tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control. Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones wants to get back to full guard. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Penn prevents Jones from improving his position. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (23) Penn Jones sneaks back into half guard. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Penn pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (26) Penn Penn content just to control the position here. Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Penn. Penn trying to control but Jones is having none of it. Jones prevents Penn from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jones is trying desperately to improve position. Penn working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay. Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully. Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jones regains half guard. Penn is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Penn trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control. Penn is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard. Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (29) Penn Jones is trying to get back to half guard. Penn controls the position. Jones tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position. Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Penn moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (4) vs (31) Penn Jones gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Penn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (34) Penn Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (8) vs (34) Penn Penn turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (36) Penn Penn wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted. Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well. Jones is breathing heavily. Jones working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Penn passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Penn wins on points by 36 to 8. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rumina Sato and Hen Nessy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rumina Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hen Nessy! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Sato shoots in for a takedown but Nessy shows good takedown defense. Nessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily. Nessy has a takedown stuffed. Sato is looking to counter the offense by Nessy and move into the clinch. Sato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nessy is fending him off so far but Sato persists. Nope, Nessy circles away and we're back to standing. Sato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nessy! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sato (4) vs (0) Nessy Nessy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sato working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sato taking a breather here. Sato advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sato (6) vs (0) Nessy
That's one minute gone in the round. Nessy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nessy can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sato prevents Nessy from getting the reversal. Sato controlling from mount. Sato prevents Nessy from getting the reversal. Nessy is controlling an arm, preventing Sato from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nessy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nessy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Nessy tries to reverse the position but Sato maintains control. Sato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sato looking to control and managing it successfully. Sato fails to move to back control. Nessy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sato looking to control and managing it successfully. Nessy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sato controlling the pace for now. Nessy can't escape the position.
Sato controlling the pace for now. Nessy can't escape the position.
Sato controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nessy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sato controlling from mount. Nessy is looking to improve his position but Sato isn't that keen on the idea. Sato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Nessy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nessy regains half guard. Sato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nessy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sato is taking a breather. Nessy 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. Sato prevents Nessy from improving his position. Nessy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Nessy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sato's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sato (6) vs (4) Nessy
That's six minutes gone in the round. Nessy working for the choke. Nessy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sato is defending well though. Nessy let's go of the attempt for now. Sato tries to escape but Nessy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Nessy doesn't have the hooks in and Sato manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (8) vs (4) Nessy Sato showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there. Sato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Nessy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nessy trying to keep a closed guard but Sato is proving a slippery customer.
Nessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Nessy 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. Sato controlling from the top position. Nessy trying to keep a closed guard but Sato is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Nessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nessy wants to sweep here but Sato controlling him for the moment. Sato's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sato'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. Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Further stalling from Sato. Nessy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Nessy is trying to control the position but Sato postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Sato controlling from the top position. Sato won't allow Nessy to sweep him here. Sato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Nessy is retaining full guard. Sato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sato preventing the sweep. Sato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Nessy keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass. Sato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Nessy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Nessy keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully. Nessy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Nessy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nessy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sato controls the pace. Nessy wants to sweep but no luck. Nessy is trying to control the position but Sato postures up. Sato slips nicely into half guard. Sato trying to control the pace. Nessy tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Nessy is trying to maintain the position but Sato is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nessy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nessy regains full guard. Nicely done. Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (11) vs (4) Nessy Sato takes a little break here. Nessy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Nessy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Sato is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nessy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Nessy tries to bench press Sato off him but Sato keeps the position. Nessy struggling a bit here. Sato controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nessy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sato takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. Rumina Sato gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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