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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Empi moves into the clinch.
Geri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Geri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Empi wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geri successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Empi defends well.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Empi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empi trying to control the action but Geri is working from the bottom.
Geri looking for submissions off his back.
Empi trying to control from half guard but Geri is working away.
Empi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (0) vs (3) Empi
Geri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (2) vs (3) Empi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Geri 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.
Empi is doing well to control the position and prevent Geri from advancing to side control.
Empi is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Geri wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully.
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Geri preventing the sweep.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi has his hands on Geri's head, controlling the position.
Empi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geri defends it easily.
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi is pulling down on Geri's head to control his posture.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Geri stands and throws Empi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (5) vs (3) Empi
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Empi keeps working.
Empi struggling a bit here.
Geri tries to advance to mount but Empi denies him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Empi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Geri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Geri is looking to take a break and control but Empi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Empi tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Empi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Empi.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (5) vs (5) Empi
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Geri can't keep his opponent in guard - Empi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Empi wants to take a breather but Geri is having none of it.
Geri manages to get to full guard.
Geri is pulling down on Empi's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Empi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geri is keeping the position for now.
Empi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Empi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Geri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Geri has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (5) Empi
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Geri is pushing down on Empi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Empi is fighting to maintain full guard but Geri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Geri trying to control the pace.
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Geri.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Geri tries to free his leg and advance position but Empi is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Geri has gone for a leg lock! Empi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (7) Empi
Geri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (7) Empi
Empi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (9) Empi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Geri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri controls Empi momentarily but Empi frees himself.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Empi is pushing down on Geri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geri is fighting to maintain full guard but Empi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Geri looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Empi trying to pass the guard but Geri defending well.
Geri is looking for a sweep. Empi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Empi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Empi wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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