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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jakub Lubanski and Adam Dixon. Jakub Lubanski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jakub Lubanski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lubanski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dixon has Lubanski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dixon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lubanski tumbling to the mat - Dixon dives into Lubanski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lubanski (0) vs (2) Dixon
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.
Lubanski keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lubanski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lubanski 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.
Lubanski can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lubanski wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubanski is trying to control but can't.
Lubanski tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Lubanski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lubanski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lubanski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lubanski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lubanski is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Lubanski has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon 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.
Dixon is pushing down on Lubanski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lubanski is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lubanski! Score +3 for passing guard: Lubanski (0) vs (5) Dixon
Lubanski is working to get back to half guard.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lubanski is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Lubanski to control.
Lubanski is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lubanski is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Lubanski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lubanski wants to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon is working for a guillotine from mount but Lubanski frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lubanski is looking to escape.
Lubanski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dixon trying to control but Lubanski is having none of it.
Dixon wants to take Lubanski's back but he can't do it this time.
Dixon trying to control but Lubanski is having none of it.
Lubanski wants to control but Dixon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Dixon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lubanski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lubanski and Dixon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lubanski is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lubanski is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Lubanski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lubanski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lubanski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Lubanski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Lubanski keeps moving.
Lubanski has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dixon trying to control but Lubanski is working from the bottom.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lubanski is adopting a defensive guard.
Dixon trying to control but Lubanski is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Lubanski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lubanski (2) vs (5) Dixon
Dixon wants to hit a switch here but Lubanski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dixon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lubanski (5) vs (5) Dixon
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon gets back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Lubanski has control of the leg.
Lubanski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dixon! Score +3 for passing guard: Lubanski (8) vs (5) Dixon
Dixon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lubanski wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lubanski has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski wants to take Dixon's back but he can't do it this time.
Lubanski wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Lubanski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Lubanski isn't that keen on the idea.
Dixon wants to control but Lubanski is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lubanski has a good base and remains in mount.
Lubanski working for a submission but Dixon is keeping him at bay.
Dixon tries to hold on but Lubanski postures up.
Dixon is trying to escape the mount.
Lubanski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lubanski is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dixon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lubanski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lubanski (11) vs (5) Dixon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lubanski tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
Lubanski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lubanski wants to finish this one by submission but Dixon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lubanski.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Lubanski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lubanski jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lubanski (14) vs (5) Dixon
Dixon stops Lubanski from passing to mount.
Lubanski is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon struggling a bit here.
Dixon tries to bench press Lubanski off him but Lubanski keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lubanski trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lubanski takes the fight on points by 14 to 5. |
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