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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adebayo Saleng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Saleng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavara prevents the takedown attempt.
Saleng tries to score a body lock takedown but Tavara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Saleng is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tavara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saleng to the mat. Saleng regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saleng (0) vs (2) Tavara#SUB#
Saleng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Saleng pushes a forearm under Tavara's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tavara is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adebayo Saleng! |
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Undercard bout
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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; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker moves in looking to clinch but Tomás pushes him off.#TD#
Tomás scores with a takedown into Dinker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomás (2) vs (0) Dinker#SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomás escapes and throws Dinker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomás (5) vs (0) Dinker#SUB#
Tomás has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tomás yanks on the arm and Dinker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tomás.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel Tomás! |
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Undercard bout
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maurice Lemaire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Butch Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemaire is trying to pull guard but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Lemaire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemaire (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang is keeping busy.
Lemaire keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lemaire.
#T1#
Lemaire is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemaire trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Lemaire trying to control.
Wang trying to control the hands but Lemaire breaks the grip.
Lemaire is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Lemaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Lemaire has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Lemaire trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T6#
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemaire wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.#T7#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Lemaire keeps control of the position.
Lemaire struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang is not content to let Lemaire control the position.#T8#
Lemaire trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Lemaire is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lemaire is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lemaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemaire trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lemaire passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemaire (7) vs (0) Wang#T10#
Wang holds on to Lemaire as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lemaire wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang reaches up to try and control the position but Lemaire seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wang rolls and tries to escape and now Lemaire has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lemaire (10) vs (0) Wang#T11#
Wang trying to control the position but Lemaire manages to sink in the hooks.
Lemaire controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Will Lemaire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to escape but Lemaire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang trying to control the action but Lemaire just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Lemaire tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Lemaire not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang prevents Lemaire from getting a body triangle.#T13##T14#
Wang turns into Lemaire and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemaire (10) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemaire controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemaire takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jermaine Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Morgan Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Leighton takes the fight into the clinch.
Leighton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Leighton has closed the distance and engaged Pearson in a clinch.
Leighton jumps guard but Pearson stands there with Leighton around his waist. Leighton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jermaine Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton is trying to pull guard but Pearson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Leighton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Leighton
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Leighton stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pearson holds on and takes a little breather.
Pearson continues to stall.#SUB#
Pearson is looking for a triangle here but Leighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Leighton#T2#
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Pearson wants to control but Leighton postures up.#T3#
Pearson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pearson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (5) Leighton
Leighton keeping control of the position.
Pearson is looking to pass Leighton's guard but actually Leighton recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Pearson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leighton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pearson has Leighton in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (7) Leighton
Pearson 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.#T4#
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leighton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (4) vs (7) Leighton#T5#
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Pearson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Pearson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leighton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leighton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leighton! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pearson (4) vs (11) Leighton
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leighton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pearson has his hands clasped together around Leighton's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Pearson wants to control but Leighton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (4) vs (14) Leighton
Pearson struggling a bit here.
Pearson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pearson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Leighton is tapping! Great win for Pearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jermaine Pearson! |
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Undercard bout
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Barry Chikorita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Carter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Chikorita on that attempt.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Carter rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Carter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chikorita is trying to keep an underhook but Carter manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chikorita (0) vs (2) Carter
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.
Carter wants to free his trapped foot but Chikorita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chikorita actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter trying to control the pace. #T1#
Carter is pressing down on Chikorita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chikorita is holding on for now.
Chikorita tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Chikorita is working hard here to advance position.
Carter not doing much here.
Chikorita wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Chikorita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (0) vs (5) Carter
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter looking to control but Chikorita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chikorita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter wants to control the pace but Chikorita is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Carter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chikorita has worked his arm free - good work by Chikorita!
#SUB2#
Carter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chikorita is trying to get back to half guard.
Chikorita is not content to let Carter control the position.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Chikorita is looking to reverse the position.
Carter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chikorita will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chikorita is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chikorita (0) vs (7) Carter#T5#
Chikorita has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (0) vs (10) Carter
Chikorita trying to control the position but Carter manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Carter has the hooks in. Chikorita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Carter looking for the RNC.
Carter keeps control of the position as Chikorita tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Carter tightening his grip on Chikorita, looking for the choke.
Carter is riding his opponent, not letting Chikorita buck him off.
Chikorita is keeping busy.
Carter is trying to stick to Chikorita's back but Chikorita is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chikorita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chikorita (2) vs (10) Carter
Carter is trying to control the position but Chikorita postures up. #T7#
Chikorita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Chikorita defends easily.
Chikorita tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Carter 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: Chikorita (2) vs (12) Carter
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chikorita (2) vs (15) Carter#SUB2#
Carter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chikorita has worked his arm free - good work by Chikorita!
Carter controls the position from side control.
Carter advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chikorita (2) vs (17) Carter#T9#
Chikorita is trying to escape the mount.
Carter seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chikorita is holding on tight.
Chikorita is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Carter tries to control but Chikorita wriggling away.
Chikorita is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.#T10##SUB2#
Carter looking to secure an arm triangle but Chikorita defends it well.
Carter trying to control but Chikorita is having none of it.
Chikorita has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (2) vs (20) Carter#T11#
Carter controlling well, preventing Chikorita from escaping the position.
Chikorita prevents Carter from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Carter working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Chikorita rolls, trying to escape but Carter keeps control of the position.
Carter gets his hands free as Chikorita looks to control.
Carter biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Carter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12#
Chikorita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chikorita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter wants to control the pace but Chikorita is squirming around nicely.
Chikorita is trying to escape the mount but Carter keeps good control and instead manages to take Chikorita's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chikorita (2) vs (23) Carter#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a choke. Chikorita gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chikorita manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chikorita (4) vs (23) Carter
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.#T13##SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chikorita is sitting in close to Carter's body. Carter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chikorita is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chikorita is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Carter!
After winning the bout, Tommy Carter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shioda moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Shioda jumps into guard, dragging Wayne to the mat.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Shioda is retaining full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wayne 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. #SUB#
Wayne 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda wants to sweep but no luck.
Shioda is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #T1#
Wayne trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Shioda's guard. #SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Wayne 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.
Wayne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shioda's guard. #T2##SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shioda defends it well.
Shioda is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shioda defends it well. #T3#
Well, if Wayne 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.
Shioda tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wayne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shioda is just riding it out for now. Wayne eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Shioda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Shioda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shioda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shioda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Shioda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Shioda is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shioda controlling the position well. #SUB#
Wayne trying to work for an americana but Shioda has managed to regain full guard.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Shioda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Shioda
Shioda trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shioda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shioda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Shioda is continuing to stall.
Shioda tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Shioda looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (2) Shioda
Shioda looking to control.
#T7#
Shioda has his hands on Wayne's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shioda controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself. #SUB#
Wayne has gone for a leg lock! Shioda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wayne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (4) Shioda
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shioda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Shioda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wayne looking to control.
Shioda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wayne has his foot on Shioda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shioda works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Shioda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shioda trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Shioda looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (4) vs (4) Shioda
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shioda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shioda keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Shioda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shioda is keeping the position for now.
Shioda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne is pushing down on Shioda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shioda is fighting to maintain full guard but Wayne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shioda keeping hold of Wayne's head, controlling as best he can.
Wayne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T11#
Shioda controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Shioda has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shioda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Wayne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shioda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wayne has Shioda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (4) vs (6) Shioda
Shioda 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. #T12#
Shioda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (4) vs (9) Shioda
Shioda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shioda trying to control the position but Wayne is working away. #T13#
Shioda is staying tight to Wayne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wayne is not content to let Shioda control the position.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Wayne is not content to let Shioda control the position.
Shioda controlling the position.
Shioda works to advance to full mount. Wayne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wayne (4) vs (11) Shioda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shioda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shioda wins on points by 11 to 4.
Gozo Shioda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Edward Krause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryobi Sansho!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sansho has managed to clinch.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sansho smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Sansho rushes Krause and presses him up against the ropes.
Krause goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sansho prevents it.
Krause tries to pull guard but Sansho won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sansho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krause uses from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sansho controlling Krause's posture. #SUB2#
Sansho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krause can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansho is looking to sweep but instead, Krause has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Sansho is looking to improve his position.
Sansho is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansho is looking to get back to full guard here but Krause has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (3) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krause has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sansho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krause (5) vs (0) Sansho#T2#
Sansho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sansho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sansho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sansho wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
#T3#
Sansho is trying to control but can't.
Sansho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krause stands and throws Sansho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (8) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho regains half guard.
Sansho is trying to get back to full guard.
Krause wants to take a breather but Sansho is having none of it.
Sansho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Sansho actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sansho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansho wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions off his back.
Sansho is looking to control Krause's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sansho avoid being mounted?
Sansho tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.
Sansho keeps trying to improve his position.
Krause is pressing down on Sansho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sansho is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Sansho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sansho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sansho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sansho has an active guard here but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sansho looking for a kimura from the bottom but Krause passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (11) vs (0) Sansho#T7#
Krause working away.
Krause trying to control the action but Sansho is working from the bottom.
Sansho tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Sansho looking for a sweep but Krause has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krause (13) vs (0) Sansho
Krause takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sansho tries to lock up and control but Krause gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krause is trying to control here but Sansho has managed to regain half guard.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sansho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sansho trying to control here.
#T9#
Sansho is looking for a sweep. Krause is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sansho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sansho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krause stacks Sansho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Krause! Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (16) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho is holding Krause down, trying to stall.
Sansho struggling a bit here.#T10#
Sansho is not content to let Krause control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sansho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Krause is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krause (18) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho tries to lock up and control but Krause gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sansho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Sansho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Krause (21) vs (0) Sansho
Sansho tries to break free.
Sansho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krause avoiding Sansho 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Sansho tries to escape the position.
Krause doesn't have the hooks in and Sansho manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krause (21) vs (2) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krause looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krause looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krause! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krause (25) vs (2) Sansho
Sansho is not content to let Krause control the position.
Sansho is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Krause working away.
Sansho tries to bench press Krause off him but Krause keeps the position.
Sansho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krause trying to mount his opponent but Sansho defends it.
Krause is thwarting Sansho's attempts to control the position.
Sansho is trying to get back to full guard.
Sansho trying to control but Krause postures up.
#T14#
Sansho is trying to get back to full guard.
Sansho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krause's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krause's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krause (25) vs (6) Sansho#SUB2#
Sansho is looking for the choke from the back position but Krause is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sansho looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sansho looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krause takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Edward Krause, 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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