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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rap Tori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hijikata fails with a takedown attempt.
Tori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tori (2) vs (0) Hijikata
Tori is trying to control the action in half guard but Hijikata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hijikata keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata is controlling Tori's trapped leg to prevent Tori from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hijikata has his hands clasped together around Tori's back. He's all about the action.
Hijikata is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to mount his opponent but Hijikata defends it.
Hijikata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hijikata is refusing to be controlled, as Tori sits in half guard.
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Hijikata defends the submission attempt.
Tori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata is controlling Tori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tori's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tori wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tori is keen to just control but Hijikata is a slippery customer.
Hijikata trying to control here.
Tori trying to control from half guard but Hijikata is working away.
Tori wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controlling the position well.
Tori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tori passes Hijikata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hijikata won't allow Tori to pass to mount.
Tori trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Tori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata gets full guard.
Tori is looking to advance position but Hijikata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tori (2) vs (4) Hijikata
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tori tries to lock up and control but Hijikata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hijikata prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
Tori looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tori (2) vs (7) Hijikata
Hijikata slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
You can see the frustration on Tori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tori prevents Hijikata from getting a body triangle.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controls the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hijikata.
Tori wants to control his opponent's hands but Hijikata gets his hands free.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Hijikata gets his hands free as Tori looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tori's body.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Hijikata keeps control of the position.
Hijikata tries to get the hooks in deep but Tori pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Tori right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hijikata.
Hijikata is hanging on to Tori's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tori turns into Hijikata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tori (4) vs (7) Hijikata
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hijikata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata pulls Tori in to control the position.
Tori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Toshi Hijikata thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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