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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru and Nuriel Leonard. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
Leonard moves into the clinch.
Uru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leonard after a bit of a struggle.
Leonard tries to score a body lock takedown but Uru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uru prevents it.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard stops a takedown attempt from Uru.
Leonard looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru has Leonard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leonard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard has Uru pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leonard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Uru tumbling to the mat - Leonard dives into Uru's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (0) vs (2) Leonard
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Uru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru wants to get back to full guard.
Leonard stalling away here and it's allowed Uru to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (2) Leonard
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leonard holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonard has control of Uru's left arm, preventing Uru from doing any damage.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass.
Leonard pulls Uru in to control the position.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru being controlled here momentarily.
Leonard being controlled here, momentarily.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uru slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uru won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Uru postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonard is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (4) Leonard
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Uru keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (4) Leonard
Uru controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
Uru 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet.
Leonard managing to control the position.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uru trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uru tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonard is retaining full guard.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uru seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leonard for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
Uru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonard has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (6) Leonard
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Uru is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leonard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (9) Leonard
Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Uru tries to improve position but can't.
Uru can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonard tries for a kimura but Uru is defending well.
Leonard taking a break here but Uru is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uru is controlling Leonard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leonard trying to control from Uru's half guard. Uru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leonard trying to control but Uru is working from the bottom.
Uru is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Uru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (6) vs (9) Leonard
Uru advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uru wants to free his trapped foot but Leonard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard wins on points by 9 to 6.
Nuriel Leonard took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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