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TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nuragomidova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into John's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John can't keep his opponent in guard - Nuragomidova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Nuragomidova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but John is defending well. #T1#
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
John won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
John might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuragomidova wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
John trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
Nuragomidova is taking a breather. John 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.
Nuragomidova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nuragomidova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
John tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Nuragomidova seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but John is defending the position.
Nuragomidova is controlling the pace.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: John (0) vs (5) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova taking a breather here. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from Nuragomidova.#T7#
Nuragomidova is continuing to stall.
John tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Nuragomidova slows the pace down. #T8#
The adventures of Nuragomidova the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Nuragomidova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nuragomidova is staying tight to John's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nuragomidova has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for John! Score +2 for reaching mount: John (0) vs (7) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nuragomidova avoids the attempt from John to control.
Nuragomidova controlling from mount. #T10#
John is working to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here. #T11##T12#
Nuragomidova prevents John from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here.
John wants to control but Nuragomidova is having none of it.#T13#
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Miyagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Miyagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Lynar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynar! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi controlling from mount. #T1##SUB2#
Miyagi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyagi on the ground.
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Miyagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Lynar won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miyagi seems to be working for a kimura but Lynar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar has a hand on Miyagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (11) Miyagi
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyagi takes Lynar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lynar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (14) Miyagi
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lynar won't enjoy being in this position. Miyagi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lynar is tapping - it's over boys! Miyagi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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