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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 2155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 2253 p4p, 266 weight class). Joestar comes into the arena with Stand Proud blaring out of the sound system. Brian Hardy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jordi Joestar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joestar has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy has Joestar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joestar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy wants the takedown. Joestar is fighting it off but Hardy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joestar's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joestar (0) vs (2) Hardy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.
Joestar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Joestar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (2) vs (2) Hardy
Joestar stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Joestar postures up.
Joestar trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy working a defensive guard but Joestar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (2) Hardy
Joestar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joestar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Joestar from improving position.
Joestar trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy keeps Joestar under control for a moment.
Joestar staying calm.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (5) vs (4) Hardy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Joestar won't allow it.
Hardy wants to control but Joestar is keeping him busy.
Hardy is pressing down on Joestar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joestar is holding on for now.
Joestar is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joestar! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (7) Hardy
Joestar is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joestar regains half guard.
Joestar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hardy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hardy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joestar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joestar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (7) vs (7) Hardy
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joestar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joestar stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (7) Hardy
Joestar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Hardy wants to control but Joestar postures up.
Hardy seems a little lost for a moment, as Joestar dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar working away.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joestar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joestar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (10) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy has the hooks in. Joestar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joestar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hardy's guard. Nice work there by Joestar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (12) vs (11) Hardy
Joestar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joestar is one step ahead there.
Hardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Joestar stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (15) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joestar tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Joestar tries to advance to mount but Hardy denies him.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Hardy trying to control but Joestar postures up.
Hardy gets full guard.
Joestar wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Joestar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (18) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Joestar keeps moving and retains side control.
Joestar takes a little break here. Hardy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar working away.
Hardy is not content to let Joestar control the position.
Joestar working away.
Joestar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hardy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joestar tries to move to mount but Hardy blocks the move with his legs.
Joestar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hardy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Joestar (20) vs (11) Hardy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy tries to hold on but Joestar pushes him away.
Joestar moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (23) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy is keeping busy.
Joestar working for a choke but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy just trying to survive but Joestar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Joestar to control.
Joestar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joestar is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardy is controlling his hands well.
Hardy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking for the RNC.
Hardy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Joestar struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joestar wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy tries to escape the position.
Hardy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joestar avoiding Hardy 's attempts to control his hands.
Joestar is trying to stick to Hardy's back but Hardy is turning into Joestar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joestar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (23) vs (13) Hardy
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.
Joestar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (25) vs (13) Hardy
Joestar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Joestar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joestar has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy keeping full guard, as Joestar tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
Jordi Joestar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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