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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tokugawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eagle pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa won't allow Eagle to pass to mount.
Eagle trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Eagle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tokugawa trying to control but Eagle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle trying to pass the guard but Tokugawa defending well.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.
Tokugawa is pressing down on Eagle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eagle is stalling in the full guard.
Tokugawa has his hands on Eagle's head, controlling the position.
Eagle won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tokugawa pulls Eagle in to control the position.
Eagle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tokugawa managing to control the position.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Tokugawa is pulling down on Eagle's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now.
Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Eagle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Eagle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
Eagle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eagle preventing the sweep.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.
Eagle is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eagle content to stall in guard here.
Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Eagle looking to pass the guard.
Eagle stands and throws Tokugawa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (3) Eagle
Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eagle laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Eagle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tokugawa is not content to let Eagle control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eagle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eagle passes into half guard.
Eagle trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Simply The Best, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eagle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Eagle sits in half guard.
Eagle prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
Tokugawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Eagle is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eagle trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Eagle is controlling well.
Tokugawa won't allow Eagle to pass to mount.
Eagle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eagle prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Eagle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Eagle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Eagle trying to control the pace.
Eagle wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Eagle controlling the action here.
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Eagle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokugawa is not content to let Eagle control the position.
Eagle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Eagle has control of the leg.
Eagle controlling the action here.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Eagle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eagle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tokugawa trying to control from the bottom.
Tokugawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eagle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eagle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tokugawa (4) vs (3) Eagle
Eagle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tokugawa.
Eagle tries to escape but Tokugawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa is not going to allow Eagle to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Eagle right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tokugawa controlling the positon.
Tokugawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tokugawa.
Eagle 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.
Eagle tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Eagle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tokugawa continues to hold on tight.
Tokugawa is not going to allow Eagle to sit and survive in this position.
Tokugawa trying to control momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eagle doesn't escape.
Tokugawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eagle staying busy and making it hard for Tokugawa to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Eagle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa trying to control momentarily.
Tokugawa keeps control of the position as Eagle tries to break free.
Eagle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tokugawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Eagle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Tokugawa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokugawa takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
A victorious Minato Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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