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Pitbull XXXII 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shimada.
Ignon closes the distance and pushes Shimada back into the cage.
Ignon has Shimada pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ignon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shimada tumbling to the mat - Ignon dives into Shimada's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Shimada
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shimada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimada is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignon won't allow Shimada to sweep him here.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Ignon is working hard here to advance position.
Ignon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shimada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shimada has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shimada has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Ignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignon manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.
Ignon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignon is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shimada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping him busy.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shimada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shimada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignon (6) vs (2) Shimada
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shimada 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 Ignon gets his way!
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignon gets his hands free.
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignon's arms.
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada 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 Ignon gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Shimada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignon working for the choke.
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignon is persistently looking for the submission but Shimada is defending it well.
Ignon looking for the RNC.
Ignon gets his hands free as Shimada looks to control.
Ignon working for the choke.
Ignon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimada turns into Ignon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (6) vs (4) Shimada
Ignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shimada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shimada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shimada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada 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.
Ignon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shimada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shimada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimada defends well.
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimada pushing down on Ignon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Ignon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada looking to pass the guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Shimada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Shimada passes Ignon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
Ignon actively working from the bottom here.
Shimada wants to advance to full mount but Ignon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shimada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignon's guard.
Shimada tries to pass to full mount but Ignon defends it.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon is refusing to be controlled, as Shimada sits in half guard.
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignon moves into full guard.
Ignon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada trying to control but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Ignon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shimada escapes and throws Ignon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (7) Shimada
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Ignon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignon regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is breathing heavily.
Ignon is in trouble now - Shimada has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (6) vs (10) Shimada
Shimada controlling from the full mount.
Shimada looking to control but Ignon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignon is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (6) vs (13) Shimada
Shimada wants to control but Ignon is keeping busy.
Shimada trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignon doesn't escape.
Ignon is in bad spot here.
Ignon fending off the submission attempt from Shimada.
You can see the frustration on Ignon's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon staying busy and making it hard for Shimada to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimada wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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