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Pitbull XXIII 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Linkavitch Chomofsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chomofsky closes the distance and pushes Takahashi back into the cage.
Chomofsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takahashi after a bit of a struggle.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takahashi wants the takedown. Chomofsky is fighting it off but Takahashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chomofsky's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (2) Takahashi
Chomofsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chomofsky pulls Takahashi in close to prevent any damage.
Chomofsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomofsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takahashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Takahashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi won't allow Chomofsky to sweep him here.
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chomofsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chomofsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomofsky is retaining full guard.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chomofsky working a defensive guard but Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Chomofsky is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky is in trouble now - Takahashi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (5) Takahashi
Takahashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Chomofsky tries to hold on but Takahashi pushes him away.
Chomofsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takahashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takahashi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Chomofsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky is looking to improve his position.
Chomofsky is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky'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.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomofsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
Chomofsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chomofsky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Chomofsky's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chomofsky (0) vs (8) Takahashi
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Takahashi staying calm.
More stalling from Takahashi.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Chomofsky is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chomofsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi controls the position from side control.
Chomofsky wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Takahashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Chomofsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi taking a breather here.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Chomofsky is working away.
Chomofsky is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Chomofsky is working away.
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chomofsky tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi wins on points by 8 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Genkei Takahashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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