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TSGC TakeOver PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Regal Montgomery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Long Zono!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montgomery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montgomery is trying to drag Zono to the mat but Zono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montgomery goes for a takedown attempt but Zono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montgomery gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (0) Zono
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably.
Zono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily.
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Zono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zono.
Zono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montgomery defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Zono's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving.
Montgomery is really struggling to control Zono but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Montgomery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zono wants to get back to full guard.
Zono looks winded!
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zono has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery wants to pass to mount but Zono is defending the position.
Zono is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zono wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well.
Montgomery moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (5) vs (0) Zono
Montgomery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montgomery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Zono is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zono regains half guard.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage.
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Zono defends the submission attempt.
Zono is looking to improve his position.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zono keeps working.
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (0) Zono
Zono bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (8) vs (2) Zono
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zono pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Zono is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Zono is controlling well.
Zono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montgomery! Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (5) Zono
Montgomery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery stops Zono from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Montgomery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zono working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montgomery's thigh. Montgomery counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Montgomery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montgomery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zono defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zono passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (8) Zono
Zono tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zono has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montgomery wants to control but Zono postures up.
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery is trying to control Zono's posture but Zono avoids it.
Montgomery manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (10) vs (8) Zono
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zono won't allow Montgomery to pass to mount.
Montgomery prevents Zono from improving his position.
Montgomery is trying to control. Zono wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montgomery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (13) vs (8) Zono
Zono defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Montgomery.
Montgomery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zono is looking to escape.
Montgomery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to finish this one by submission but Zono is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montgomery.
Zono is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montgomery tries to control but Zono wriggling away.
Montgomery looking for a guillotine from mount but Zono is having none of it.
Zono is looking to improve his position but Montgomery isn't that keen on the idea.
Montgomery trying to control but Zono is having none of it.
Montgomery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zono to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zono shrugs it off.
Zono regains half guard.
Zono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montgomery passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (16) vs (8) Zono
Montgomery wants to control but Zono is keeping him busy.
Zono tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montgomery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zono is not content to let Montgomery control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zono gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montgomery takes the fight on points by 16 to 8. |
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