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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 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 1 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hijikata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ortega did well to prevent Hijikata getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hijikata (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Hijikata prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Hijikata is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hijikata seems content to control.
Ortega trying to hold on to Hijikata's head to control him but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Hijikata is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Ortega has a hand on Hijikata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hijikata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (5) vs (0) Ortega
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ortega tries to hold on but Hijikata postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Hijikata'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.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hijikata looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata wants to take Ortega's back but he can't do it this time.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Hijikata avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Hijikata controlling from mount.
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Hijikata isn't that keen on the idea.
Hijikata fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega tries to hold on but Hijikata pushes him away.
Ortega tries to control Hijikata's body but Hijikata pushes him off. Ortega squirms to his side and now Hijikata has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (8) vs (0) Ortega
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Ortega tries to escape but Hijikata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is still trying to improve position.
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Hijikata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ortega for as long as he can get away with.
Ortega tries to roll but Hijikata sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata avoiding Ortega 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hijikata biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Hijikata keeps control of the position.
Hijikata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hijikata not allowing Ortega to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to escape but Hijikata has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hijikata is not going to allow Ortega to sit and survive in this position.
Hijikata has good solid back control here.
Ortega can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Hijikata controlling from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hijikata doesn't have the hooks in and Ortega manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hijikata (8) vs (2) Ortega
Hijikata looking for a sweep. Not yet Hijikata, not yet.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Hijikata keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Hijikata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ortega drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hijikata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hijikata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hijikata! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hijikata (12) vs (2) Ortega
Hijikata wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega wants to control but Hijikata postures up.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hijikata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Hijikata is taking a breather. Ortega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hijikata is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into half guard.
Hijikata passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (15) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controlling his opponent.
Ortega is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortega tries to reverse the position but Hijikata maintains control.
Hijikata wants to take Ortega's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hijikata takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Toshi Hijikata took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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