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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestler Mcwrestle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mcwrestle gets caught napping as Hopson dives in and scores a takedown. Mcwrestle manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Mcwrestle#SUB2#
Mcwrestle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson is pushing down on Mcwrestle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcwrestle is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mcwrestle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwrestle won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Mcwrestle is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Mcwrestle is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcwrestle can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mcwrestle looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mcwrestle wants to get back to full guard but Hopson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (0) Mcwrestle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Mcwrestle to control.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Mcwrestle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson prevents Mcwrestle from getting the reversal.
Hopson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcwrestle working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcwrestle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hopson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (8) vs (0) Mcwrestle
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson is hanging on to Mcwrestle's back as he tries to escape.
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcwrestle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hopson controlling from the back.#T5#
Mcwrestle wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mcwrestle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hopson's arms. #SUB#
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle can't escape the position.
Mcwrestle is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hopson'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.#T8##SUB#
Hopson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hopson is not going to allow Mcwrestle to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.#T9#
Mcwrestle rolls, trying to escape but Hopson keeps control of the position.
Hopson biding his time, controlling Mcwrestle.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mcwrestle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hopson controls the action.
Mcwrestle trying to control the action but Hopson just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Mcwrestle tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hopson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcwrestle is defending well though. Hopson let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Hopson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Hopson working for a choke but Mcwrestle is defending well.
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12##SUB#
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson. #SUB#
Mcwrestle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hopson.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcwrestle for as long as he can get away with.
Mcwrestle is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Mcwrestle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson gets his hands free as Mcwrestle looks to control.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
#SUB#
Hopson looking for the RNC.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hopson looking to break Mcwrestle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcwrestle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
Hopson avoiding Mcwrestle 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Mcwrestle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hopson gets his way!
#SUB#
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Julian Hopson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Humpdywonk forces Ishida back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Humpdywonk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Humpdywonk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Humpdywonk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ishida has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (0) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Humpdywonk is controlling Ishida's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Humpdywonk is trying to control but can't.
Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ishida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Humpdywonk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Ishida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Humpdywonk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Humpdywonk is trying to keep Ishida in close.
Humpdywonk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk is pushing down on Ishida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishida is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpdywonk has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Humpdywonk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Humpdywonk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ishida defends it well.
Humpdywonk trying to mount his opponent but Ishida defends it.
Humpdywonk works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (5) vs (3) Ishida#T2#
Humpdywonk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ishida's legs.
Humpdywonk advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Humpdywonk (7) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk is looking to work his way around to Ishida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ishida working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Humpdywonk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ishida has worked his arm free - good work by Ishida!
#SUB#
Humpdywonk tries for a kimura but Ishida is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Humpdywonk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Humpdywonk wants to control but Ishida is keeping him busy.
Humpdywonk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ishida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Humpdywonk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishida stops Humpdywonk from passing to mount. #T4#
Ishida is looking to regain half guard here but Humpdywonk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Humpdywonk swings around for an armbar but Ishida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Humpdywonk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (7) vs (5) Ishida
Humpdywonk wants to sweep here but Ishida controlling him for the moment.
Humpdywonk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ishida manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (5) Ishida#SUB#
Humpdywonk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ishida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ishida has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (7) Ishida#SUB#
Humpdywonk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.#T5##SUB#
Ishida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ishida 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.
Ishida stopping the sweep attempt from Humpdywonk.
Humpdywonk is working hard here to advance position.
Humpdywonk wants to hit a sweep here but Ishida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpdywonk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (10) Ishida
Humpdywonk 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.#T6#
Humpdywonk gets full guard.
Humpdywonk wants to hit a sweep here but Ishida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpdywonk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (13) Ishida
Humpdywonk 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.#SUB2#
Ishida is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Humpdywonk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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