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TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert Blaird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blaird moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaird is looking for a takedown.
Minoko successfully pulls guard.
Blaird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minoko looking for subs off his back but Blaird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Minoko is not content to let Blaird control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko is pressing down on Blaird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minoko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaird controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaird controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minoko is trying to keep Blaird in close.
Blaird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blaird drops back looking for a leg! Minoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minoko manages to kick Blaird off! Blaird jumps back into Minoko's guard.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoko managing to control the position.
Minoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoko is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
Blaird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blaird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minoko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaird trying to control the position from guard on top but Minoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minoko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoko keeping full guard, as Blaird tries to pass.
Minoko trying to keep a closed guard but Blaird is proving a slippery customer.
Blaird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minoko is keeping the position for now.
Minoko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaird stands and throws Minoko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaird (3) vs (0) Minoko
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Blaird stalls from top position.
Blaird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minoko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaird (3) vs (2) Minoko
Blaird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minoko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minoko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaird (7) vs (2) Minoko
Minoko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blaird looking for the choke but no joy.
Minoko tries to break free.
Blaird avoiding Minoko 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blaird controlling the position well here. Minoko rolled but Blaird kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Blaird patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minoko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minoko just trying to survive but Blaird is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minoko can't escape the position.
Blaird is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Minoko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blaird's arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blaird controlling well, preventing Minoko from escaping the position.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free.
Blaird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blaird wants to control but Minoko is keeping busy.
Blaird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Minoko wants to control his opponent's hands but Blaird gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blaird has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Minoko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Minoko wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blaird has the hooks in. Minoko is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Blaird passes his arm under Minoko's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Minoko taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert Blaird!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Blaird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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