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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; 3 Piece Soda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kai Kona!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Soda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soda (0) vs (2) Kona
Soda looking to control.
Soda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving.
Soda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soda keeping full guard, as Kona tries to pass.
Kona wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda is trying to keep Kona in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kona is aware though and is defending well.
Soda keeping full guard, as Kona tries to pass.
Kona trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom.
Soda seems keen to control Kona's posture.
Soda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kona looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kona is aware though and is defending well.
Kona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Soda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kona rolls with it to try and escape but Soda cranks on the arm and Kona is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 3 Piece Soda!
3 Piece Soda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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