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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - 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 2 wins and 0 losses; J Gay G! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata fails with a takedown attempt.
Gay G gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hijikata pulls guard effortlessly.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hijikata seems keen to control Gay G's posture.
Gay G trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (0) vs (2) Hijikata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
Gay G looking to control.
Gay G is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G seems keen to control Hijikata's posture.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there.
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (2) Hijikata
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Gay G trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gay G looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hijikata puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G is controlling Hijikata's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hijikata in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hijikata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gay G moves into full guard.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay G is working hard here to advance position.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hijikata won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Gay G controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G is trying to control the position but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hijikata preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gay G has his foot on Hijikata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hijikata works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Hijikata is pushing down on Gay G's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gay G is fighting to maintain full guard but Hijikata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.
Gay G wants to control but Hijikata is keeping busy.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Hijikata is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hijikata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hijikata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (2) vs (7) Hijikata
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Gay G to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controlling the position easily from mount.
Gay G wants to hold on but Hijikata pushes him away.
Gay G is working to get back to half guard.
Gay G tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is trying to reverse the position but instead Hijikata has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gay G (2) vs (10) Hijikata
Hijikata not allowing Gay G to control his hands.
Gay G breaks Hijikata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (4) vs (10) Hijikata
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hijikata is keeping the position for now.
Hijikata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay G is one step ahead there.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Hijikata is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Hijikata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Hijikata 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.
Hijikata seems keen to control Gay G's posture.
Gay G passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (10) Hijikata
Gay G trying to control the position but Hijikata is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gay G thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Hijikata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G wants to advance to full mount but Hijikata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gay G won't allow Hijikata to sweep him here.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hijikata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gay G manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gay G (7) vs (12) Hijikata
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gay G working for submissions but it's allowed Hijikata to get to half guard.
Hijikata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gay G trying to hold on to Hijikata's head to control him but Hijikata postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gay G slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Hijikata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G wants to improve his position but instead Hijikata has moved into half guard.
Gay G wants to control the action here but instead Hijikata manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (7) vs (15) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is working to get back to half guard.
Gay G tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 15 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Hijikata made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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