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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nuragomidova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
Nuragomidova feinted with a counter takedown.
Nuragomidova rushes Shakes and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova is working for takedown but Shakes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nuragomidova moves into the clinch.
Shakes has Nuragomidova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuragomidova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes gets underhooks to prevent Nuragomidova's takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuragomidova clinches with his opponent.
Shakes is looking for a takedown.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Shakes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nuragomidova after a bit of a struggle.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Shakes to the mat but Shakes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova tries for a takedown but Shakes manages to get underhooks.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nuragomidova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shakes prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes looking for a takedown.
Nuragomidova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuragomidova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakes wants a takedown.
Nuragomidova is pressed up against the cage. Shakes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuragomidova down to the mat. Nuragomidova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shakes can't get the takedown.
Shakes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nuragomidova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuragomidova sprawls well. Nuragomidova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakes looks winded!
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nuragomidova gets a clinch.
Shakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Nuragomidova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Shakes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nuragomidova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakes wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuragomidova has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shakes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (0) Shakes
Shakes trying to control but not successfully.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shakes is defending well though. Nuragomidova let's go of the attempt for now.
Nuragomidova has the hooks in. Shakes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shakes's chin but Shakes turns very nicely into Nuragomidova's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shakes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (2) Shakes
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.
We've been hearing good reports from Nuragomidova'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.
Nuragomidova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova has his hands on Shakes's head, controlling the position.
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova looking for subs off his back but Shakes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to get back to full guard here but Shakes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Shakes
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shakes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain half guard here but Shakes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova sneaks back into half guard.
Shakes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (8) Shakes
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes postures up.
Shakes controlling the position.
Nuragomidova sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakes pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shakes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep. Shakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Shakes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Shakes sits in half guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Shakes postures up.
Nuragomidova is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nuragomidova trying to get back to full guard but Shakes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (11) Shakes
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Shakes
Shakes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuragomidova working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shakes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nuragomidova's guard.
Nuragomidova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuragomidova working for a triangle but Shakes defends it easily.
Nuragomidova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakes content to stall in guard here.
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Shakes tries to pass.
Shakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shakes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shakes won't allow Nuragomidova to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position.
Nuragomidova controls Shakes momentarily but Shakes frees himself.
Shakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuragomidova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakes has managed to get both his arms back between Nuragomidova's legs - danger averted.
Shakes postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (13) Shakes
Shakes is pressing down on Nuragomidova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shakes has control of Nuragomidova's left arm, preventing Nuragomidova from doing any damage.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova is looking to pass into half guard but Shakes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shakes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (8) vs (15) Shakes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 15 to 8.
A victorious Marcus Shakes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Khalib Nuragomidova had this to say: 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '. |
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