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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molokai Built! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spanks tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built feinted with a counter takedown.
Spanks wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Built attempts a counter takedown but Spanks avoids it well and moves away.
Spanks misses with a takedown
and Built moves into the clinch.
Built is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spanks can't fight it off and eventually Built manages to take the fight to the floor. Spanks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (0) Spanks
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (2) Spanks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built 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.
Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spanks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Built is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Built keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Built working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Spanks passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spanks trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it.
Built looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Built tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built is in trouble now - Spanks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Built (2) vs (5) Spanks
Spanks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Built has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Built is trying to escape the mount but Spanks keeps good control and instead manages to take Built's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Built (2) vs (8) Spanks
Built rolls, trying to escape but Spanks keeps control of the position.
Built breaks Spanks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself.
Built drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Built off! Built jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself.
Spanks has control of Built's left arm, preventing Built from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks pulls Built in close to his closed guard and prevents Built from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built 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: Built (6) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks moves into full guard.
Built won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spanks pulls Built in to control the position.
Built drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Built jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Built 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.
Built passes Spanks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Built manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (6) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now.
Built has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spanks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Built has tightened it up now! Spanks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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