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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fish instigates a clinch.
Matsu is trying to trip Fish. He has hold of a leg but Fish is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (0) vs (2) Matsu
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (2) Matsu
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Matsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu has his foot on Fish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fish works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fish wants to take a breather but Matsu is having none of it.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish is pressing down on Matsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsu is holding on for now.
Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Matsu defends the submission attempt.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Matsu defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu trying to get back to full guard but Fish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (2) Matsu
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish looking to control but Matsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Fish wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Fish has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fish goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matsu turns into him and now he's in Fish's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Matsu
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Matsu pushes his legs off easily.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Matsu
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Matsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fish has Matsu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (6) Matsu
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish gets full guard.
Fish controlling the position.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (9) vs (6) Matsu
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (12) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu stops Fish from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking to reverse the position.
Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (14) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsu's thigh. Matsu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu has his feet on Fish's thighs here. He's pushed Fish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jon Paul Fish spoke after the fight, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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