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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestler Mcwrestle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcwrestle gets caught napping as Hopson dives in and scores a takedown. Mcwrestle manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Mcwrestle
Mcwrestle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson is pushing down on Mcwrestle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcwrestle is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcwrestle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwrestle won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Mcwrestle is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Mcwrestle is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcwrestle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcwrestle looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcwrestle wants to get back to full guard but Hopson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (0) Mcwrestle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Mcwrestle to control.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Mcwrestle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson prevents Mcwrestle from getting the reversal.
Hopson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcwrestle working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcwrestle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hopson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (8) vs (0) Mcwrestle
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson is hanging on to Mcwrestle's back as he tries to escape.
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcwrestle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hopson controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle wants to escape the position.
Mcwrestle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hopson's arms.
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle can't escape the position.
Mcwrestle is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hopson'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hopson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hopson is not going to allow Mcwrestle to sit and survive in this position.
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle rolls, trying to escape but Hopson keeps control of the position.
Hopson biding his time, controlling Mcwrestle.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
Mcwrestle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hopson controls the action.
Mcwrestle trying to control the action but Hopson just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle tries to escape the position.
Hopson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcwrestle is defending well though. Hopson let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Hopson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hopson working for a choke but Mcwrestle is defending well.
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson.
Mcwrestle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hopson.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcwrestle for as long as he can get away with.
Mcwrestle is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcwrestle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson gets his hands free as Mcwrestle looks to control.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
Hopson looking for the RNC.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hopson looking to break Mcwrestle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcwrestle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
Hopson avoiding Mcwrestle 's attempts to control his hands.
Mcwrestle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hopson gets his way!
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Julian Hopson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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