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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Steiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steiner (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steiner (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steiner has given up his back here. Will Miyagi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Steiner (0) vs (8) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner tries to break free.
Miyagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Steiner right now.
Miyagi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steiner is defending well though. Miyagi let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Steiner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steiner (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steiner is sitting in close to Miyagi's body. Miyagi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steiner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steiner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Miyagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
A less than humble Koryu Miyagi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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