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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 0 losses; Vincent Ferreira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hijikata. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferreira (0) vs (4) Hijikata
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata takes a little break here. Ferreira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Ferreira wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ferreira struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Hijikata stalls from top position.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata controlling the position from side mount.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is being controlled here.
Ferreira tries to improve position but can't.
Ferreira is trying to control Hijikata's posture but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata happy to just control the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hijikata 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.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
Hijikata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata in the domination position with Ferreira hanging on.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Hijikata keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira seems a little lost for a moment, as Hijikata dominates the positioning.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Hijikata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferreira tries to buck Hijikata off but Hijikata is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is staying tight to Ferreira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controls the position from side control.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira is being controlled here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata working away.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to remain calm as Hijikata controls from the top position.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Hijikata defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira prevents Hijikata from improving his position.
Hijikata is still trying to improve position.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Hijikata is defending well.
Hijikata gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata pulls Ferreira in to control the position.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Hijikata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferreira (2) vs (6) Hijikata
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Hijikata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 6 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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