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SSG 247 Chai vs Jones 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yoshida gets a clinch.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yoshida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hageman is trying to keep an underhook but Yoshida manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Yoshida
Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it.
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hageman tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Yoshida goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman 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: Hageman (2) vs (7) Yoshida
Hageman is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Yoshida
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hageman pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage.
Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (9) Yoshida
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida looks winded!
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (11) Yoshida
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs.
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Hageman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yoshida is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (16) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hageman stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hageman wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Yoshida's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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