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Hawaii Grappling 4 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Water rushes Wong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Water can't get the takedown.
Wong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Water after a bit of a struggle.
Water tries for a takedown but Wong manages to get underhooks.
Ty Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hot Water.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wong has his hands on Water's head, controlling the position.
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Water defends it easily.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Water avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water preventing the sweep.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water preventing the sweep.
Water trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Water works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wong's coaches at Hawaii Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Water trying to mount his opponent but Wong defends it.
Water is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Water is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wong is looking for a triangle but Water pushes his legs off easily.
Water wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Water can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Water sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Water is trying to work for a kimura but Wong is defending well.
Water is looking to take a break and control but Wong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong trying to hold on to Water's head to control him but Water postures up.
Wong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Water trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Water drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wong! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wong (4) vs (0) Water
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Water is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Water knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to control but Water is keeping him busy.
Wong swings around for an armbar but Water sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (4) vs (2) Water
Water postures up.
Water drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wong dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (6) vs (2) Water
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Water is trying to keep Wong in close.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Water working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Water is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (6) vs (4) Water
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Water won't allow Wong to sweep him here.
Wong trying to control the position.
Water content to stall in guard here.
Wong trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wong keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
Wong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Water is one step ahead there.
Water slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (6) vs (7) Water
Water working away.
Water controlling the position.
Water thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Water happy to just control the position for now.
Wong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Water is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Water is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Water is trying to control the action in half guard but Wong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong is looking to control Water's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?
Wong tries to roll over but Water keeps him under control.
Water tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wong is trying to maintain the position but Water is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Water is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Water is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Water eventually gives up the hold.
Wong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Water wants to advance to full mount but Wong doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wong working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wong keeping full guard, as Water tries to pass.
Wong is trying to keep Water in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
Wong can't keep his opponent in guard - Water advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wong trying to control here.
Water is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Wong is refusing to be controlled, as Water sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wong is pressing down on Water's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Water pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Water postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong trying to keep a closed guard but Water is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Water wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Hot Water rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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