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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinobu Yoshimitsu and Jack Hall. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shinobu Yoshimitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Hall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yoshimitsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshimitsu attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshimitsu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshimitsu (2) vs (0) Hall
Yoshimitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshimitsu.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Yoshimitsu advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshimitsu (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is pressing down on Yoshimitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshimitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yoshimitsu looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Yoshimitsu off! Yoshimitsu jumps back into Hall's guard.
Yoshimitsu won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Yoshimitsu is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yoshimitsu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yoshimitsu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Hall! |
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