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SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Lauren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauren tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Lauren feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Lauren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (0) Yoshida
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauren controls the pace.
Lauren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Lauren is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauren defends well.
Yoshida working for a triangle but Lauren defends it easily.
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lauren looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (2) Yoshida
Lauren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
Lauren controlling the position well.
Lauren wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Lauren is working from the bottom.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Lauren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Lauren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lauren is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.
Lauren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lauren trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Lauren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Lauren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (4) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Lauren controlling him for the moment.
Lauren tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauren wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lauren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yoshida is tightening it up a little... Lauren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lauren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lauren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Myuki Yoshida! |
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