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CFC Tokyo 15 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 52 wins and 29 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 19 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Singleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Singleton
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oh has his hands clasped together around Singleton's back. He's all about the action.
Singleton content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.
Singleton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oh's thigh. Oh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh pulls Singleton in to control the position.
Singleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton postures up.
Singleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Singleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh has control of Singleton's left arm, preventing Singleton from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh controlling Singleton's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oh'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.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Singleton preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oh is adopting a defensive guard.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
Oh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oh has Singleton pulled in close to control his posture.
Oh continues to stall.
Oh is trying to control the position but Singleton postures up.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singleton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh pulls Singleton in close to prevent any damage.
Singleton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Singleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singleton pushes down on Oh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Singleton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Singleton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oh wants to hold on but Singleton pushes him away.
Singleton controlling from mount.
Singleton tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Singleton content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Singleton avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
Singleton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oh to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (8) Singleton
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is not going to allow Oh to sit and survive in this position.
Oh is in bad spot here.
Oh trying to control the hands but Singleton breaks the grip.
Good control from Singleton.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Singleton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Oh trying to control the action but Singleton just sinks the hooks in.
Singleton controlling the position well here. Oh rolled but Singleton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oh is in bad spot here.
Singleton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Oh tries to roll but Singleton sticks to his back.
What can Oh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oh tries to roll but Singleton sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Oh right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton wins on points by 8 to 0. Tubbs Singleton retains his super heavyweight title!
Tubbs Singleton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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