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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre fails with the takedown.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Laperierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laperierre (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi looks to move to half guard but instead Laperierre has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (6) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Laperierre isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Laperierre trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T5#
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre controlling his opponent. #T6#
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Miyagi doesn't allow it.
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Miyagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (2) Miyagi
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.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laperierre wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T10#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Laperierre is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T11#
Laperierre gets full guard.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi advances to half guard. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Miyagi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laperierre. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (6) vs (5) Miyagi
Laperierre is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ian Laperierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Reilly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) O Reilly
Miyagi taking a breather here.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Miyagi controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T1#
O Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
O Reilly has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) O Reilly
Miyagi is not going to allow O Reilly to sit and survive in this position.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Miyagi is hanging on to O Reilly's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
O Reilly is trying to break free.
Miyagi gets his hands free as O Reilly looks to control.
O Reilly is in bad spot here.
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T5#
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly is trying to break free.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Good control from Miyagi.#T6#
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling O Reilly.
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as O Reilly tries to buck him off.
O Reilly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy O Reilly right now.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as O Reilly tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape. #T8#
O Reilly is trying to break free.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Reilly.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Good control from Miyagi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly looking to control the position.
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.
#T10#
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
O Reilly tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip. #T12#
Miyagi has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi controls the position.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
O Reilly tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Miyagi.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
What can O Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T14#
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
O Reilly turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) O Reilly
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (11) vs (2) O Reilly
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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; John Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 29 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.#CL#
Lawrence moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.#TD#
Miyagi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lawrence is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miyagi to the mat. Miyagi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Lawrence trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Miyagi has control of Lawrence's left arm, preventing Lawrence from doing any damage.
Lawrence is stalling in the full guard.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Lawrence trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Miyagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyagi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Lawrence is looking to sweep but instead, Miyagi has passed into half guard.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it. #T3#
Lawrence tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Lawrence tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lawrence (2) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Lawrence looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lawrence (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi has good solid back control here. #T4#
Lawrence tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lawrence tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lawrence is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lawrence tries to break free.
Lawrence trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Lawrence looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lawrence is in bad spot here.
#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Lawrence rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lawrence trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Lawrence.
Lawrence is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyagi is looking to control Lawrence but Lawrence is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lawrence is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lawrence trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Lawrence manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (4) vs (8) Miyagi
Lawrence's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawrence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Lawrence trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Lawrence engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (4) vs (10) Miyagi
Lawrence 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.#T9#
Lawrence working a defensive guard but Miyagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lawrence (4) vs (13) Miyagi
Lawrence wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead Miyagi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lawrence (4) vs (15) Miyagi
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lawrence with the active half guard here but Miyagi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lawrence (4) vs (18) Miyagi
Lawrence tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Lawrence defending well. #T11##SUB#
Lawrence looking for subs from the bottom but Miyagi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lawrence (4) vs (21) Miyagi
Lawrence really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lawrence is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lawrence (4) vs (24) Miyagi
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Lawrence turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (6) vs (24) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Miyagi has his hands on Lawrence's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi 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.#T12#
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (6) vs (26) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking to pass into half guard but Lawrence pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lawrence is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (8) vs (26) Miyagi
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Lawrence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawrence advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawrence's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lawrence is looking to stall here but Miyagi recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 26 to 8.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, John Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'. |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Miyagi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Miyagi pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Miyagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyagi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (16) Miyagi
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Miyagi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (18) Miyagi
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson regains half guard.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (18) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miyagi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 397
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 28 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 46 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Miyagi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ottke regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Miyagi is really struggling to control Ottke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ottke stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (2) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ottke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ottke but great work by Miyagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (6) vs (5) Ottke#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Miyagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (5) Ottke
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Ottke blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Ottke tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Ottke prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Miyagi controls the position.
Ottke is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Ottke sneaks back into half guard.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Ottke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T7#
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ottke is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T9#
Miyagi trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (10) Ottke#T10#
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyagi tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Miyagi is being controlled here.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi is being controlled here.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Miyagi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke. #T11#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (11) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (14) vs (10) Ottke
Miyagi slows the pace down. #T14#
Miyagi wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Miyagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyagi looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.#CL2#
Miyagi clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi has one of Cruz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Miyagi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (0) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz controlling his opponent. #T1#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Cruz looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi is controlling an arm, preventing Cruz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz can't control as he wanted to and Miyagi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Miyagi moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.#T4#
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.
Cruz 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.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking to control.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz 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.#T6#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Miyagi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T10#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz 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.#T11#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz 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.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Michael Cruz retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Michael Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Miyagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyagi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (7) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.#T1#
Miyagi fails to advance to Petersen's back.
Petersen wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Petersen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Miyagi wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Miyagi prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T4#
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Petersen controlling Miyagi's posture.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petersen is controlling Miyagi's posture.#T6#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Petersen tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Petersen regains half guard.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen keeping control of the position. #T8#
Miyagi is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miyagi trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyagi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (4) vs (13) Miyagi#T9#
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Miyagi from escaping the position.
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.
#T10#
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Petersen wants to control the position but Miyagi frees himself and scrambles - Petersen manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen taking a breather here.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Miyagi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) Miyagi
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (9) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Miyagi regains half guard.#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Miyagi controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 13 to 9.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Miyagi feints and as Fiso raises his hands in defense, Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miyagi pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Miyagi#T1#
Fiso is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (0) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Miyagi trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Fiso tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso reaches up to try and control the position but Miyagi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fiso rolls and tries to escape and now Miyagi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Fiso rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiso trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Good control from Miyagi.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T6#
Fiso trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Fiso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fiso is trying to break free.
Fiso turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Miyagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T9#
Fiso is stalling here. Miyagi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyagi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (14) Miyagi
A lull in the action here as Miyagi stalls from top position.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Miyagi 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 Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Miyagi controlling the position. #T11#
Fiso tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiso being controlled for a moment.
Fiso prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiso struggling a bit here.#T12#
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Fiso is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Miyagi controlling the position. #T13#
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fiso tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs.
Miyagi working away.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Fiso trying his best to control but Miyagi has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (2) vs (16) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Miyagi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (19) Miyagi
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 38 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyagi is trying to defend but Petersen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #T1#
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Miyagi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T2#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyagi is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Miyagi is letting Petersen control him for a moment. #T4#
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Miyagi denies him.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (0) Miyagi
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Miyagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyagi for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T8##SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Miyagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Miyagi is controlling Petersen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyagi won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T10#
Petersen not doing much here.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T11#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi 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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Petersen stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T13#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#T14#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Miyagi pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 25 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Verus.
Miyagi 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.
Verus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Verus is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Verus
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi stays in close to Verus's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Verus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Miyagi is defending well. Verus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Miyagi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Verus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 25 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Einstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Einstein wants to take the fight to the mat but Miyagi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miyagi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein wants to take the fight to the mat but Miyagi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Miyagi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Einstein actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Einstein wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Einstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi 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.
Einstein is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Einstein is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Einstein trying to control the position.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Einstein is keeping the position for now.
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Einstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Einstein, not yet.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Einstein trying to control the position here. #T6#
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Einstein is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Einstein wants to control but Miyagi passes easily into half guard.
Einstein is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Einstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Einstein won't allow it.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Einstein won't allow it.
Miyagi not doing much here.
Miyagi prevents Einstein from improving his position.#T9#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi prevents Einstein from improving his position.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Einstein moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miyagi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Einstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.#T11#
Einstein wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
Einstein keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Einstein has a hand on Miyagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Einstein (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Einstein reaches up to try and control the position but Miyagi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Einstein rolls and tries to escape and now Miyagi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Einstein (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Einstein manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (8) Miyagi#T13#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Miyagi pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Miyagi 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.
Einstein trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Einstein trying to advance position but Miyagi counters by regaining guard.
Einstein trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is pulling down on Einstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Einstein, at least for the moment.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 41 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miyagi to the mat! Miyagi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Brown #SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Miyagi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Brown
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi prevents Brown from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi stalling.
Brown is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi not doing much here.
#T2#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. #T3#
Brown is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (4) Brown
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (4) Brown
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (6) Brown
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyagi is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (8) vs (6) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (11) vs (6) Brown
Brown tries to escape the position.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Miyagi not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Miyagi controlling from the back.#T10#
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown tries to escape the position.
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.
#T11#
Miyagi gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Miyagi is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Brown tries to break free.
Miyagi not allowing Brown to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi controls the action.#T13#
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Miyagi gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
#T14#
Miyagi controls the position.
Brown tries to break free.
Brown trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage. #CL#
Miyagi has Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pavlov after a bit of a struggle.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Miyagi manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyagi is staying active.
Miyagi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
#T3#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Pavlov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Miyagi passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miyagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pavlov trying to control.#T6##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Pavlov is not going to allow Miyagi to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Miyagi fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Miyagi looks to control. #T7#
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Pavlov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Miyagi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pavlov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Miyagi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Erwin
Erwin is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Erwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Erwin is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Erwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is thwarting Erwin's attempts to control the position.
Erwin tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Erwin is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Erwin tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T3#
Miyagi stalling.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Erwin defends it.
Erwin trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Erwin defends it.
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.#T4#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Erwin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Erwin controlling the position well.
Miyagi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Erwin#T5#
Erwin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Miyagi easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Erwin
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Erwin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Erwin to control.
Erwin working to try and regain half guard.
Erwin wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Erwin is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Erwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erwin prevents Miyagi from taking his back.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Erwin tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Erwin
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Erwin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Miyagi controls the position.#T9#
Erwin just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Erwin.
Erwin wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T10#
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Erwin is really stuck here.
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Erwin trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Erwin. #T12#
Erwin can't escape the position.
Erwin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Erwin can't escape the position.
#T13#
Erwin trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Erwin from escaping the position.
Erwin keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Erwin.
Miyagi is not going to allow Erwin to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Erwin wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Erwin rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miyagi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD#
Miyagi has clasped his hands together around Petersen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is controlling Miyagi's trapped leg to prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.#T1#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen keeping control of the position.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Petersen
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petersen's body.
#T3#
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Miyagi is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petersen's body.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T4#
What can Petersen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi not allowing Petersen to control his hands.
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Miyagi not allowing Petersen to control his hands.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miyagi trying to control.#T6#
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Petersen is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Miyagi prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Miyagi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is controlling Miyagi's trapped leg to prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.#T8#
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Petersen
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Petersen wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petersen tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
A control attempt from Petersen but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (15) vs (0) Petersen
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.#T10#
Petersen tries to control Miyagi's body but Miyagi pushes him off. Petersen squirms to his side and now Miyagi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (18) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (18) vs (2) Petersen#T11#
Petersen is looking to pass into half guard but Miyagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyagi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (20) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (20) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to control.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #T12#
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Miyagi has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlov defends well and Miyagi ends up having to push Pavlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pavlov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Miyagi wants the takedown. Pavlov is fighting it off but Miyagi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pavlov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Pavlov 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. #T2#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Miyagi
Pavlov 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.
Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Miyagi
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#T5#
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Miyagi won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there. #T8#
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Pavlov trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov postures up.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Miyagi prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi being controlled for a moment.
Miyagi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T10#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Miyagi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pavlov is staying active.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov fails to advance to Miyagi's back.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Miyagi#T13#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Pavlov tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Miyagi has hold of one of Kersikov's legs. Kersikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T1#
Miyagi passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miyagi prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Miyagi is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T7#
Miyagi stalling.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov controlling the position well. #T8#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kersikov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi is continuing to stall.#T12#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T13#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Kersikov is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Kersikov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyagi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails with the takedown.#CL#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Ottke can't get the takedown.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ottke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ottke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Miyagi has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is holding Miyagi down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke keeps Miyagi under control for a moment.
Miyagi wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Ottke rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control.#T5#
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ottke is really stuck here.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Miyagi gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi trying to control here.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture. #T9#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Miyagi pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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.#T14#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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.
Ottke stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Koryu Miyagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but Miyagi turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Miyagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.#TD#
Kersikov has hold of one of Miyagi's legs. Miyagi is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
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.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Miyagi has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Miyagi working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
Miyagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyagi prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T5#
Miyagi is looking to reverse the position.
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
Kersikov controls the position.
Miyagi wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
Miyagi wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kersikov controlling the position.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is staying tight to Miyagi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov working away.
Miyagi tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T13#
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Miyagi trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it. #T14#
Miyagi is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyagi for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Erwin clinches.
Erwin looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Miyagi tightens his grip and picks Erwin up, before dumping him to the ground. Erwin manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Erwin controlling the position.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erwin is controlling Miyagi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T1#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erwin pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Erwin pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwin's guard. #T4#
Erwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyagi wants to take Erwin's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Erwin tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi looking to control but Erwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Miyagi wants to take Erwin's back here but Erwin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi trying to control but Erwin is having none of it. #T7#
Erwin holds on to Miyagi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Erwin wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Erwin can't escape the position.
Erwin tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Erwin tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Erwin is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Erwin stops Miyagi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Erwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erwin prevents Miyagi from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Erwin to control.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Erwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Erwin stops Miyagi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Erwin is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Erwin to control.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Erwin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Erwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T14#
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 5 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Derek Erwin had this to say: 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5 - PRELIMS
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Finn is looking for a takedown.
Finn wants a takedown but no success here.
Finn tries for a takedown but Miyagi manages to get underhooks.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huckleberry Finn.#TD#
Miyagi is trying to trip Finn. He has hold of a leg but Finn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miyagi stacks Finn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Finn#T1#
Miyagi taking a breather here.
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Finn blocks the move with his legs.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Finn tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi stalling away here and it's allowed Finn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Finn manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T7#
Finn tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Finn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Finn has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.#T8#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Finn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miyagi has picked Finn up and slammed him! Finn can't keep hold of the triangle and Miyagi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi is staying tight to Finn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (12) vs (0) Finn
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (15) vs (0) Finn
Finn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
Finn rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Finn right now.
I would not like to be Finn right now.
#T12#
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Finn for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Finn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (15) vs (2) Finn
Finn trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T13#
Finn wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Finn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Finn being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Finn wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Finn trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Bar vs Nickal
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Miyagi drives through and clinches with Burroughs against the cage.
Miyagi is working for takedown but Burroughs is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Burroughs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miyagi regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Burroughs#T1#
Burroughs controlling the position.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Burroughs passes Miyagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Miyagi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
Burroughs pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Miyagi controlling the position for now.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burroughs seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Miyagi keeping hold of Burroughs's head, controlling as best he can. #T5##SUB2#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyagi trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a kimura here but Miyagi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (4) Burroughs
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (7) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T9#
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (4) Burroughs
Miyagi tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Burroughs wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Burroughs is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs 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.
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (4) Burroughs
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Burroughs tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi fails to advance to Burroughs's back.
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs tries to control the position but Miyagi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (16) vs (4) Burroughs
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.
Miyagi not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T14#
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Miyagi 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.
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Al Jhit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (5) Al Jhit
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Al Jhit's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Miyagi is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi avoiding Al Jhit 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
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.
#T2#
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Miyagi postures up.
#T3#
Al Jhit has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (7) Al Jhit#T4#
Miyagi controlling the position.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a sweep but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (11) vs (7) Al Jhit
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.#T5#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away. #T6#
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (14) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T10#
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit looking to control.
Al Jhit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Al Jhit managing to control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Miyagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T14#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Miyagi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miyagi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Miyagi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T1#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Alopodis breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (12) Miyagi
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (14) Miyagi
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (17) Miyagi#T4#
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (19) Miyagi
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Alopodis has given up his back. Will we see Miyagi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (22) Miyagi
I would not like to be Alopodis right now.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Alopodis is really stuck here.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T8#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for subs off his back but Miyagi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Miyagi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (25) Miyagi#T9#
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T10#
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyagi trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #T13#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (28) Miyagi
Miyagi trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi gets to mount! Alopodis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (30) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling his opponent. #T14#
Miyagi tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis regains half guard.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 30 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miyagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Finn is trying to control but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Finn
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Finn wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.#T2#
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Finn is holding on tight.
Finn is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn can't escape the position.
#T3#
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Finn buck him off.
Finn tries to break free.
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.
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Finn.#T5#
Finn can't escape the position.
Finn trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Finn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Miyagi avoiding Finn 's attempts to control his hands.
Finn tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi has good solid back control here. #T7#
Finn rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Finn tries to break free.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Finn.
Finn tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Finn tries to buck him off.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Finn right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Finn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miyagi prevents Finn from improving his position.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Finn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Finn won't allow it.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miyagi.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Finn for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (11) vs (0) Finn#T12#
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T13#
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (14) vs (0) Finn
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Finn tries to buck him off.
Miyagi is hanging on to Finn's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Good control from Miyagi.
Miyagi not allowing Finn to control his hands.
Finn can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi forces Burroughs back against the cage and clinches.
Miyagi is working for takedown but Burroughs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burroughs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burroughs is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Miyagi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Miyagi manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
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.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T1#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burroughs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#T3#
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi passes easily into half guard.
Burroughs won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it. #T4#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #T5#
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Burroughs#T7#
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burroughs tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Burroughs is keeping busy.
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.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Miyagi is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (13) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T11#
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Burroughs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (5) Burroughs
Miyagi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
Miyagi is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Let's hope that Burroughs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi has his hands clasped together around Burroughs's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T13##SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well. #T14#
Burroughs prevents Miyagi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Miyagi has O Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but O Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miyagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Reilly stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
O Reilly lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.#T1#
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
O Reilly content to stall in guard here.
O Reilly trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
O Reilly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
O Reilly trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly slips nicely into half guard.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) O Reilly#T5#
O Reilly looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly is looking to work his way around to Miyagi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Miyagi tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.#T6#
O Reilly wants to take Miyagi's back but he can't do it this time.
Miyagi regains half guard.
O Reilly is pressing down on Miyagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyagi is holding on for now.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
Miyagi keeping hold of O Reilly's head, controlling as best he can.
Miyagi is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Miyagi won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount. #T7#
Miyagi trying to control here.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it. #SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Miyagi 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.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi pulls O Reilly in close to his closed guard and prevents O Reilly from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Reilly trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T9#
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#T11#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
O Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
O Reilly wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
O Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Reilly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (8) O Reilly#T13#
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (11) O Reilly
O Reilly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the choke from the back. #T14#
O Reilly is trying to control but Miyagi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Miyagi just holding on.
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount but O Reilly keeps good control and instead manages to take Miyagi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (14) O Reilly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
O Reilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyagi pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 14 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Patty O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 326 - Amsterdam
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merlin prevents it.
#TD#
Miyagi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Merlin can't fight it off and eventually Miyagi manages to take the fight to the floor. Merlin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to move to full mount but Merlin actually manages to regain half guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #T2#
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi not doing much here.
#T3#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Merlin trying to control the position.
#T4#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #T5#
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Merlin is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape. #T9#
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Let's hope that Merlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.#T11#
Merlin tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Miyagi wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Miyagi wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Miyagi holds on for dear life.
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away. #T13#
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Miyagi is heads and Merlin is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Merlin wins on points by 6 to 5.
Xavier Merlin is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Miyagi drives through and clinches with Burroughs against the cage.
#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.#T1#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now.
Miyagi working away.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs stalling.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #T7#
Miyagi is trying is best to control the position here.
Burroughs is looking to pass Miyagi's guard but actually Miyagi recovers to full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Burroughs is thwarting Miyagi's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T10#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Miyagi gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyagi controls the action.
Burroughs biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape. #T14#
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Burroughs tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 39 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T1#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi controlling the position well. #T4#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#T5#
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Miyagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Miyagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miyagi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Miyagi tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T7#
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.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
I would not like to be Miyagi right now.
#T8#
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Miyagi. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Miyagi tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Miyagi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pulls Miyagi in to control the position. #T9#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyagi looking to control.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (6) vs (10) Pavlov#T12#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Miyagi's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (12) vs (10) Pavlov#T14#
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pavlov just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit dives in and scores a takedown into Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position. #T1#
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T2#
Miyagi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sitsongrit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Sitsongrit moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (7) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit looking to take Miyagi's back but Miyagi rolls and after a scramble, Miyagi ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Miyagi to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (2) Miyagi
Sitsongrit looking to control.
#T3#
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T4#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit has a hand on Miyagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (5) Miyagi#T6#
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Sitsongrit is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (7) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying to stick to Sitsongrit's back but Sitsongrit is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sitsongrit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (8) Miyagi
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T8#
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #T9#
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi looking to control.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there. #T10#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Miyagi wants to take Sitsongrit's back here but Sitsongrit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.#T12#
Sitsongrit is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (9) vs (15) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sitsongrit tries to break free.
#T13#
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Miyagi not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands.
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Miyagi is trying to control but Sitsongrit is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Sitsongrit (9) vs (18) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 18 to 9.
Koryu Miyagi is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Miyagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.#T1#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T3#
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (12) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T6#
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
#T7#
Miyagi controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Ramirez breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (14) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Miyagi controls from the top position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez trying his best to control but Miyagi has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (19) vs (2) Ramirez#T10#
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T12#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Miyagi prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (22) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Miyagi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burroughs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burroughs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burroughs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burroughs is pressed up against the cage. Miyagi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burroughs down to the mat. Burroughs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Miyagi gets tackled into the cage by Burroughs. Burroughs maintains the clinch. #TD#
Miyagi has Burroughs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miyagi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burroughs tumbling to the mat - Miyagi dives into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
Burroughs tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
Burroughs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Burroughs
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs regains half guard.#T3#
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi postures up.#T5#
Miyagi controlling the position.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but Burroughs denies him.
Burroughs tries to control but Miyagi manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Burroughs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Burroughs keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Burroughs buck him off.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T9#
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Burroughs.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Burroughs manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (13) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Miyagi has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (15) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi 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. #T11#
Miyagi is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Burroughs controlling Miyagi's posture. #T12#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Burroughs has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burroughs seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyagi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Miyagi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Miyagi controlling Walters's posture. #T2##SUB#
Walters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyagi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyagi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Miyagi#T3#
Walters looks to move to half guard but instead Miyagi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (2) vs (7) Miyagi
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Walters can't escape the position.
#T5#
Walters is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi prevents Walters from getting the reversal.#T6#
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walters tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (2) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
#T7#
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Walters buck him off.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Good control from Miyagi.
Walters is trying to break free.
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Miyagi trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is in bad spot here.
Walters trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T9#
Walters tries to break free.
Walters turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Miyagi
Walters wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi working a defensive guard but Walters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Walters looking for a submission but Miyagi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T10#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Walters wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T11#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Walters in close.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Miyagi pulls Walters in close to his closed guard and prevents Walters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture.
Miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (12) Miyagi#T13#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Walters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walters (8) vs (12) Miyagi#T14#
Miyagi is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Walters working for the choke.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Walters won't let him. #SUB#
Miyagi fending off the submission attempt from Walters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Walters is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 8.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.#CL2#
Miyagi clinches.
Chai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miyagi is defending well.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Chai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Chai staying calm.#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyagi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (0) Miyagi#T4##SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miyagi turns into him and now he's in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Miyagi
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Miyagi has passed into half guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to control the position but Miyagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
#T8#
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Miyagi#T9#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Miyagi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (8) Miyagi
Chai wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T12#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Miyagi is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Miyagi.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T13#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T14#
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the top position.
Miyagi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 37 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Pavlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pavlov to the mat. Pavlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T1#
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Miyagi defends easily.
#T2#
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi in the domination position with Pavlov hanging on.#T3#
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T4#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is pushing down on Miyagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well. #T9#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (5) Miyagi
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T10#
Miyagi gets back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Miyagi is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi looking to control.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12##SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Miyagi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miyagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyagi is holding on tight.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi has a hand on Pavlov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pavlov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (5) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 36 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T4#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Miyagi postures up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Miyagi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Miyagi passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T10#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Pavlov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T11#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to control but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Prelims
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent Burroughs getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Burroughs prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Burroughs not doing much here.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Miyagi#T1#
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Miyagi not doing much here.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?#T5#
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's trapped leg to prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi wants to take Burroughs's back but he can't do it this time.
Miyagi trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.#T8#
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Good control from Miyagi.
Burroughs tries to break free.
#T9#
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Burroughs right now.
#T10#
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Burroughs can't escape the position.
What can Burroughs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position.
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Burroughs buck him off. #T11#
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Burroughs tries to break free.
#T12#
I would not like to be Burroughs right now.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
#T13#
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Burroughs tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Miyagi controls the action.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.#T14#
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has Alopodis up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Alopodis is trying to pull guard but Miyagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Miyagi tightens his grip and picks Alopodis up, before dumping him to the ground. Alopodis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyagi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Alopodis tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position. #T1#
Alopodis seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Miyagi keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis is in bad spot here.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis is trying to break free.
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
#T3#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Miyagi not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Miyagi is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Miyagi#T4#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Miyagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Miyagi controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Miyagi's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it. #T5##SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyagi is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Miyagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (10) Miyagi
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (10) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (10) Miyagi#SUB#
Alopodis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Miyagi has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Miyagi! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyagi pinned against the cage. Miyagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miyagi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boesku.#TD#
Miyagi tries to sprawl but Boesku drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Boesku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is working to get back to half guard.
Boesku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boesku 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.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Miyagi tries to reverse the position but Boesku maintains control.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Miyagi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boesku.
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi holds on to Boesku as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miyagi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boesku is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boesku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boesku avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Boesku tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Miyagi tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away. #SUB#
Boesku has hold of Miyagi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miyagi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Boesku tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Miyagi wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.#T5#
Boesku looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Boesku postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Boesku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Boesku controlling from mount.
Boesku tries to control but Miyagi wriggling away.
Miyagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boesku avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Boesku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boesku seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.
Boesku is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyagi avoid being mounted?
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi has his hands on Boesku's head, controlling the position.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi is pulling down on Boesku's head. It's preventing any offense from Boesku, at least for the moment.
Boesku content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Boesku stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boesku is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#T10#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (4) Miyagi
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boesku 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.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boesku is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyagi won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Boesku looking to control.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (8) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Miyagi controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Boesku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Prelims
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is working for takedown but Boesku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boesku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boesku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boesku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi wants a takedown.
Boesku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Boesku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi goes for a takedown attempt but Boesku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boesku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miyagi to the ground. Boesku is now in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T2#
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Boesku keeping control of the position.
Miyagi is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well.
Miyagi prevents Boesku from improving his position.
Boesku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away. #T4#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Boesku tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Boesku is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boesku's thigh. Boesku counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boesku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.#T7#
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Boesku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boesku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (5) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku moves into full mount! Miyagi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (7) Boesku#SUB2#
Boesku is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boesku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Boesku!
A very excited looking Roman Boesku made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Miyagi clinches.
Burroughs stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's posture.#T2#
Miyagi stays in close to Burroughs's body and controls the position.
Burroughs is looking to sweep but instead, Miyagi has passed into half guard.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (6) Burroughs#T3#
Burroughs is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burroughs.
Burroughs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burroughs avoiding Miyagi 's attempts to control his hands.
Burroughs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burroughs's guard. Nice work there by Miyagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (6) Burroughs
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Miyagi won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Burroughs is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
More stalling from Burroughs.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Miyagi won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here. #T6#
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Burroughs trying to control the position here.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #T9#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #T11#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (10) Burroughs
Miyagi pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs 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.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (13) Burroughs
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burroughs taking a breather here. #T14#
Miyagi wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miyagi is trying to control Burroughs's posture but Burroughs avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 13 to 8.
A relieved looking Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boesku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boesku is in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi is trying to control but can't.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boesku is working for a kimura here but Miyagi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Boesku's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Boesku
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi 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. #T3#
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Boesku
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boesku's legs.
Boesku wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Boesku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Boesku is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boesku trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Boesku controlling the position well.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it. #T5#
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Boesku wants to sweep but Miyagi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (2) Boesku
Miyagi working away.#T6#
Boesku prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi slows the pace down.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boesku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boesku is not content to let Miyagi control the position. #T7#
Miyagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boesku is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miyagi slows the pace down. #T8#
Boesku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Boesku is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Boesku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Boesku keeps trying to improve his position.
Boesku forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Boesku is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Boesku trying to advance position but Miyagi counters by regaining guard.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Miyagi is pulling down on Boesku's head. It's preventing any offense from Boesku, at least for the moment.#T10#
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Boesku passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boesku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miyagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyagi.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi looking to control.
Boesku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi managing to control the position.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Boesku trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (10) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Boesku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boesku looking to control.
#T12#
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Boesku is pulling down on Miyagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyagi, at least for the moment.
Boesku is continuing to stall.#T13##SUB2#
Boesku working for submissions but it's allowed Miyagi to get to half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boesku moves into full guard.
#T14#
Miyagi 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.
Boesku is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (10) vs (6) Boesku
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miyagi was covering up waiting for the punch and Alopodis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi looking to control.
Alopodis stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Alopodis trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Alopodis tries to move to full mount but Miyagi actually manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
Alopodis prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis is stalling here. Miyagi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alopodis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyagi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (5) vs (4) Miyagi
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Miyagi takes a little break here. Alopodis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Miyagi#T6#
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis preventing the sweep. #T7#
Alopodis is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping his opponent close.
Miyagi stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T8#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alopodis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Miyagi is not content to let Alopodis control the position.#T9#
Alopodis stalling away here and it's allowed Miyagi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alopodis won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T10#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (6) Miyagi
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miyagi trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T12#
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis wants to control the position but Miyagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (9) Miyagi#T13#
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.#T14#
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Alopodis holding on to Miyagi's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 10.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Magomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to pass Magomedov's guard but actually Magomedov recovers to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Miyagi has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (4) Miyagi
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi 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.
Magomedov stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position. #T8#
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Miyagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position. #T12#
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Burroughs trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi not doing much here.
#T3#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T4#
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Miyagi stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controls the position. #T5#
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burroughs's thigh. Burroughs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burroughs pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Burroughs wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burroughs there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Miyagi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Burroughs staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control. #T9#
Burroughs rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (11) Miyagi
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (13) Miyagi#T10#
Burroughs controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs controlling the position.
Miyagi preventing the sweep. #T11#
Miyagi trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T12#
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (4) vs (16) Miyagi
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi darts in and clinches Esteves up against the cage.
Esteves can't get the takedown.
Esteves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Esteves's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esteves trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T2#
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Esteves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Esteves wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Esteves moves into full guard.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Esteves has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esteves has Miyagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Esteves has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves 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.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Esteves is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves trying to control the position.
Esteves pulls Miyagi in to control the position. #T7#
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi stalling.
Esteves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miyagi prevents Esteves from improving his position.#T8#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Esteves is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miyagi prevents Esteves from improving his position.#T10#
Esteves trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Miyagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esteves's guard.
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.#T12#
Esteves pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Esteves from getting the reversal.
Esteves regains half guard.
Esteves is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyagi from advancing position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves is trying is best to control the position here.
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Miyagi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Esteves trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore controlling Miyagi's posture. #T1#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Miyagi 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. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi 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. #T6##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Salvatore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here. #T7##SUB2#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Miyagi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
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Miyagi wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is letting Miyagi control him for a moment. #T9#
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Salvatore tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position. #T13#
Miyagi 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 Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Miyagi staying calm.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Merlin gets a double leg takedown into Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Merlin 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.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi 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.#T2#
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T3#
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking to reverse the position.
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Miyagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Merlin is taking a breather. Miyagi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Miyagi trying to control here.
#T5#
Merlin controlling the action here.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (5) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Merlin is trying to break free.
#T6#
Merlin trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Merlin from escaping the position.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Merlin pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Merlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miyagi stacks Merlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miyagi working away.#T9#
Miyagi trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Miyagi easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (11) Miyagi
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merlin tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi fails to advance to Merlin's back.
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T12#
Merlin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (11) Miyagi
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin 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.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T13#
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (11) Miyagi
Miyagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Miyagi trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin 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.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Merlin passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyagi is trying to defend but Burroughs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controlling the position.#T1#
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi 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.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi has Burroughs pulled in close to control his posture.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T6#
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burroughs keeping hold of Miyagi's head, controlling as best he can.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position. #T9#
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.#T10#
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Burroughs is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miyagi.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Burroughs can't escape the position.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
Burroughs manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miyagi continues to hold on tight.#T14#
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs looking to control but Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miyagi defends well and Walters ends up having to push Miyagi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Walters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walters gets underhooks to prevent Miyagi's takedown attempt.
Kevin Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Walters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Walters.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Walters manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Walters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walters to the mat. Walters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control the position.
#T2#
Miyagi is fighting to break Walters's control of his arms but Walters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi stalling.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Walters is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Walters 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.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Walters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walters has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Miyagi pushing down on Walters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Walters (0) vs (8) Miyagi
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Walters manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Walters being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi is pulling down on Walters's head to control his posture. #T7#
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi is continuing to stall.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi wants to control the action here but instead Walters manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miyagi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi stops Walters from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Walters has latched onto it... Big trouble! Walters pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miyagi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Cubbedge controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Miyagi#T1#
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miyagi just content to control the position. #T2#
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Miyagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position well.
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T5#
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi takes Cubbedge 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Miyagi#T6#
Good control from Miyagi.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Miyagi controls the action.
Cubbedge breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Cubbedge won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (11) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cubbedge controlling from mount.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Cubbedge looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T9#
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T10#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T12##SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miyagi has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge extends and breaks Miyagi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cubbedge .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
An out of breath Bart Cubbedge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miyagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magomedov's thigh. Magomedov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Magomedov controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T8#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov is not content to let Miyagi control the position.#T10#
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (8) Miyagi
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Miyagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov can't control as he wanted to and Miyagi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi pushes Walters up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Walters jumps into guard, dragging Miyagi to the mat.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Walters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miyagi stacks Walters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miyagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (3) vs (0) Walters
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walters's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is trying to improve his position.
Walters is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Miyagi controls the position from side control.
Walters regains half guard.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.#T2#
Walters wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?
Miyagi stalling.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is trying to control but can't.
Walters told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walters won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Walters actively working from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Walters
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Walters to control.#T4#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape. #T5#
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Walters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Walters
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walters for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Miyagi continues to stall.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
Walters trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Walters do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T7#
I really don't envy Walters right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miyagi's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Walters
Walters is looking to advance position but Miyagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.#T8#
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyagi prevents Walters from getting the reversal.
Walters tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Walters is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (16) vs (2) Walters
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters just trying to survive but Miyagi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyagi is hanging on to Walters's back as he tries to escape.
Walters staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control.
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Walters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.#T11#
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Walters tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Walters trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Walters turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (16) vs (4) Walters
Miyagi wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Miyagi trying to control but Walters postures up.
Still in half guard, Walters seems content to control.#SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Walters not doing much here.
#T13##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura here.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Miyagi is trying to hold Walters in close to prevent damage but Walters has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters not doing much here.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyagi avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyagi to the ground. Miyagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morrison Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lee wants the takedown. Miyagi is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miyagi's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T1#
Miyagi seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is really struggling to control Miyagi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Miyagi pulls Lee in to control the position.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyagi's guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyagi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#T14#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
Miyagi won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Morrison Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Poika is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miyagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poika to the mat. Poika regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi pushing down on Poika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poika tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Poika won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Poika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poika is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Poika wants to control but Miyagi postures up.#T2#
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Poika! Score +2 for reaching mount: Poika (0) vs (7) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Poika wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Poika is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyagi prevents Poika from getting the reversal.#T5#
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poika is looking to escape.
Poika is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poika regains half guard.
Poika tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (10) Miyagi#T6#
Poika is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi looking to control but Poika is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poika can't escape the position.
#T7#
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poika wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Poika can't escape the position.
#T8#
Miyagi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
Poika is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Miyagi fails to advance to Poika's back.
Miyagi prevents Poika from getting the reversal.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Poika is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Poika manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Poika wants to control but Miyagi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (0) vs (13) Miyagi
Poika manages to get back to half guard.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Poika won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Poika is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T11#
Poika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
Poika is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi won't allow Poika to sweep him here. #T13#
Poika trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Poika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Poika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poika tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Poika trying to control the position.
Poika looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 13 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortega as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Miyagi pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Ortega manages to get underhooks.
Ortega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Miyagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Ortega has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Miyagi has clasped his hands together around Ortega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ortega (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Ortega is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Miyagi gets to mount! Ortega was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ortega (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortega tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega 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.
Miyagi not doing much here.
Ortega is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Ortega tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.
Ortega tries to control the position but Miyagi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Ortega trying to control but not successfully.
Miyagi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ortega.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #T3#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Ortega tries to break free.
#T4#
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ortega's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Ortega.
Ortega prevents Miyagi from getting a body triangle.
Ortega tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Ortega trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
I would not like to be Ortega right now.
Ortega trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega is really stuck here.
Miyagi is riding his opponent, not letting Ortega buck him off.
Ortega staying busy and making it hard for Miyagi to control.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ortega is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Ortega from escaping the position.
Miyagi is looking to control Ortega but Ortega is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Ortega. #T7#
Miyagi has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Ortega trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Ortega tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
Ortega breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (12) Miyagi#T8#
Miyagi managing to control the position.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miyagi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi controlling Ortega's posture.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ortega has gone for a leg lock! Miyagi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi advances to half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Ortega wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (17) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Ortega wriggling away. #T12#
Ortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Ortega's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi controlling his opponent. #T14#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Ortega regains half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Ortega is defending the position.
Ortega is in trouble now - Miyagi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (20) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortega tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (2) vs (23) Miyagi
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 23 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miyagi napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (6) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.#T1#
Miyagi can't escape the position.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Cubbedge 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.
Miyagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Miyagi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cubbedge is staying active.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Miyagi reaches up to try and control the position but Cubbedge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Miyagi rolls and tries to escape and now Cubbedge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (9) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to control.#SUB#
Cubbedge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Cubbedge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miyagi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cubbedge off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Adee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adee.
Adee slips under a jab from Miyagi.
Miyagi with a hook.
Adee lands with a nice body kick.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miyagi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Miyagi.
Adee misses with a body kick.
Adee scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee moves away from the strike by Miyagi.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyagi throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
Adee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adee tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Adee circles away and keeps his distance.
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Miyagi.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miyagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adee's head.
Adee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Adee misses.
Miyagi loads up on a big right hand but Adee slips the punch.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
Adee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adee throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Adee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miyagi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Miyagi throws an off balance right hand
and Adee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi throws a hook but Adee blocks it.
A solid body kick from Adee.
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Adee lands but Miyagi takes it in his stride.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adee.
Adee connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyagi is looking to slow Adee down with leg kicks. #CL#
Adee darts in and clinches Miyagi up against the cage.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adee throws a head punch that misses.
Adee pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyagi controls his hands.
#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SUB2#
Miyagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Miyagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi pulls Adee in close to prevent any damage.
Adee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adee wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Miyagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyagi has Adee pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miyagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adee defends well.#SUB2#
Miyagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing Adee from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miyagi wants to clinch up but Adee keeps it at a distance.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Miyagi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Adee finds it's target.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi scores with a nice right hand.
Adee takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
Miyagi misses with a looping right.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Miyagi lands a really nice looking cross but Adee seems unphased.
Miyagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arriorus Adee is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi throws out a leg kick but Adee moves out of range and Miyagi only half commits.
Adee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Adee feints and then cracks Miyagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyagi down.
Adee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Adee swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
#T1#
Miyagi connects with a jab.
Arriorus Adee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Adee.
Miyagi throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Miyagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adee can pounce on him.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adee misses with a low kick.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Miyagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adee on the side of the head.
Adee takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Miyagi coming out on top.
Miyagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Adee counters with a nice uppercut.
Adee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Adee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Adee slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Miyagi slips a jab from Adee.
Miyagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyagi can do to turn this around?
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyagi throws out a powerful jab.
Miyagi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adee. That one must have hurt.
Miyagi blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Miyagi avoids the head kick by Adee.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Adee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miyagi really felt that one!
Adee walks into a stiff left hand from Miyagi.#T3#
A jab from Miyagi misses.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Adee is having none of it.
Miyagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miyagi's head.
Adee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Adee.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Adee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miyagi counters with a low kick, right behind Adee 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyagi.
It looked like Adee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyagi.
Adee misses with an uppercut.
Adee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miyagi checks it well.
Adee throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Miyagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyagi throws a jab when Adee was well out of range.
Miyagi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee throws a hook but Miyagi blocks it.
Miyagi misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adee.
Miyagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Adee in the body.
Adee walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Miyagi lands with a straight right. Adee didn't see that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miyagi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adee - the referee stops the clock and Miyagi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adee. Miyagi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Adee clinches with his opponent.
Miyagi looking to stall.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adee tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miyagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Miyagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arriorus Adee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Adee gets through Miyagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Adee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miyagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyagi has Adee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adee prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Miyagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Adee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
#T2##CL#
Adee clinches up against the cage.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with some punches.
Miyagi is trying to stall.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Adee pushes Miyagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miyagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adee smiles and moves away.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adee was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi shoots in and drives through. Adee sprawls well.#T3#
Adee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyagi throws out the jab.
Miyagi misses with an uppercut. Adee saw that one coming.
Adee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Adee clinches up against the cage.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miyagi has Adee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Adee manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi throws out a loose jab but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Miyagi rushes Adee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miyagi tightens his grip and picks Adee up, before dumping him to the ground. Adee manages to land in guard.
Miyagi is in close to Adee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adee is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Adee stands and steps away. Miyagi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Adee slips under a jab.
Miyagi lands a nice shot that snaps Adee's head back.
Miyagi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adee looks for the body kick but Miyagi saw that one coming.
Miyagi misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee counters with a good, hard body kick but Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adee tries to avoid it but Miyagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adee to the ground. Adee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi lands a body shot.
Miyagi catches Adee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyagi drives through with a takedown into Boshtok's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boshtok holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boshtok is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.
Miyagi pushes down on Boshtok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyagi is pressing down on Boshtok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boshtok is holding on for now. #T3#
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Boshtok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi is trying to control. Boshtok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Miyagi not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyagi is pressing down on Boshtok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boshtok is holding on for now.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Boshtok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Boshtok defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi wants to advance to full mount but Boshtok doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T7#
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.#T9#
Boshtok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Miyagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miyagi.#T11#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boshtok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Boshtok.#T12#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Well,Boshtok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Miyagi looking to control.
#T13#
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Miyagi has control of Boshtok's left arm, preventing Boshtok from doing any damage.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet. #T14#
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi pulls Boshtok in close to his closed guard and prevents Boshtok from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi 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.
Boshtok passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Miyagi won't allow it.
Miyagi wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Boshtok is heads and Miyagi is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Boshtok takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Miyagi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Conforto
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Conforto is trying to control but Miyagi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Conforto#T1#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working. #T2#
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Miyagi works to advance to full mount. Conforto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Miyagi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Conforto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Conforto can't escape the position.
Conforto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Conforto from escaping the position.
Conforto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (16) vs (0) Conforto#T5#
Conforto is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Miyagi is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conforto for as long as he can get away with.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T7#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conforto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conforto tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Conforto is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #T9#
Miyagi prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conforto is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (16) vs (2) Conforto
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi has control of Conforto's left arm, preventing Conforto from doing any damage.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T11#
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conforto trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conforto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyagi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conforto has Miyagi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (18) vs (2) Conforto#SUB2#
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miyagi is now in half guard.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Conforto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyagi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (21) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyagi is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (24) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.#T14#
Conforto tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (27) vs (2) Conforto
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Conforto tries to buck him off.
Conforto trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Conforto breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (27) vs (4) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
After winning the bout, Koryu Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Toshi Hijikata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Miyagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hijikata (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position from side mount.
Hijikata can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hijikata (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi trying to control but Hijikata is having none of it.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hijikata is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Hijikata doesn't allow it. #T2#
Miyagi prevents Hijikata from getting the reversal.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Hijikata to control.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.
Hijikata can't escape the position.
Hijikata wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Hijikata prevents Miyagi from taking his back.#T3#
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Let's hope that Miyagi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Miyagi tries to control but Hijikata wriggling away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Hijikata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hijikata regains half guard.#T5#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hijikata keeps working.
Hijikata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hijikata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hijikata keeping control of the position.
Hijikata wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
#T7#
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Hijikata is defending the position.
Hijikata trying to control here.
#T8#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Miyagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hijikata keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyagi stalling. #T9#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Miyagi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hijikata (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T10#
Miyagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hijikata is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hijikata (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Hijikata wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miyagi controlling the positon.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is really stuck here.
Miyagi controls the action.#T12#
Hijikata wants to escape the position.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hijikata's body.
Hijikata trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi tries to keep control of the position but Hijikata is staying busy.#T13#
Hijikata trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hijikata's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hijikata is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi not allowing Hijikata to control his hands.
Hijikata is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Hijikata rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Miyagi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hijikata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 270.5
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gatsby has hold of one of Miyagi's legs. Miyagi is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatsby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi has Gatsby pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gatsby passes into half guard.
Miyagi wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Miyagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gatsby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyagi is pulling down on Gatsby's head. It's preventing any offense from Gatsby, at least for the moment.
Gatsby trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Miyagi
Gatsby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Miyagi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatsby pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi stands and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Gatsby manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Gatsby keeping hold of Miyagi's head, controlling as best he can.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Miyagi prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
Gatsby is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatsby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gatsby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hotrod Express MMA Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Gatsby is trying to control but can't.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Gatsby holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving. #SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.#SUB#
Gatsby throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (8) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but Gatsby denies him. #T9#
Gatsby is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
A control attempt from Gatsby but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gatsby (2) vs (10) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.#T10#
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gatsby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Miyagi.
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Gatsby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Gatsby to control.
Gatsby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gatsby is looking to escape. #T13#
Gatsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (13) Miyagi
Gatsby working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 13 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Giuseppe Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miyagi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turturro walks away with a smile on his face. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Turturro drives through and clinches with Miyagi against the cage.
#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Miyagi controlling Turturro's posture.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro postures up.
Miyagi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Miyagi managing to control the position. #T2#
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Miyagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi 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.#T3#
Miyagi seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi managing to control the position.
Turturro pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyagi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Turturro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (3) vs (0) Miyagi
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Miyagi holds on for dear life, controlling Turturro's posture momentarily.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.#T7#
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Miyagi reaches up to try and control the position but Turturro seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Miyagi rolls and tries to escape and now Turturro has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (6) vs (0) Miyagi
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
#T8#
I would not like to be Miyagi right now.
Miyagi tries to break free.
Turturro keeps control of the position easily here as Miyagi tries to buck him off.
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Miyagi wants to escape the position.
Turturro gets his hands free as Miyagi looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miyagi turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (2) Miyagi#T10#
Turturro pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Turturro looking to control.
#T11#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Turturro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (10) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (13) vs (2) Miyagi
Turturro controls the action.
Turturro has the hooks in. Miyagi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Turturro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyagi doesn't escape.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Turturro breaks the grip. #T14#
Miyagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Miyagi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (16) vs (2) Miyagi
Turturro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A less than humble Giuseppe Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and pushes Al Jhit back into the cage.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyagi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Miyagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Al Jhit's thigh. Al Jhit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Miyagi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyagi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Al Jhit seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Miyagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Miyagi pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Al Jhit controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Miyagi defends easily.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6##SUB2#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyagi is aware though and is defending well.
Miyagi stays in close to Al Jhit's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit 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.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Miyagi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Miyagi passes into half guard.
#T10#
Miyagi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Al Jhit holds on, trying desperately to control.
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Jhit for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (11) vs (0) Al Jhit
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Miyagi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flowers (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Flowers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position. #T1#
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Miyagi has Flowers pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Flowers won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
Miyagi controls Flowers momentarily but Flowers frees himself.
Flowers being controlled here momentarily.
Flowers stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (5) vs (2) Miyagi#T4#
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Flowers taking a breather here.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flowers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flowers tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Flowers trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away. #T5#
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
Flowers has knee on belly momentarily but Miyagi bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flowers won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (8) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Flowers tries to advance to mount but Miyagi denies him. #T7##SUB#
Flowers tries for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi wants to control but Flowers postures up.
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi is still trying to improve position.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Flowers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Flowers wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyagi trying to control but Flowers postures up.
Flowers controlling the pace.
Miyagi keeping hold of Flowers's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Flowers is very close to passing his half guard.
Flowers is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flowers tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Flowers is very close to passing his half guard.
Flowers wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it. #T10#
Flowers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flowers wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it. #SUB#
Flowers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flowers trying to control the pace.
Flowers is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Miyagi tries to roll over but Flowers keeps him under control.
Miyagi is staying active underneath Flowers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flowers prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Miyagi manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi controls Flowers momentarily but Flowers frees himself. #T12#
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Flowers tries to pass.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flowers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (8) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flowers has Miyagi pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Flowers wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Flowers being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi postures up.
#T14#
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Flowers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flowers working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flowers takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Timmy Flowers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Koryu Miyagi was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Cadman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cadman (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass.
Cadman content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Miyagi pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyagi looking to control.
Cadman controlling from the top position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadman is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cadman postures up.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyagi for as long as he can get away with.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cadman content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi has control of Cadman 's left arm, preventing Cadman from doing any damage. #T5#
Miyagi is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyagi is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Miyagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cadman content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Cadman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard but Cadman has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cadman controls the position from side control.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Cadman taking a breather here.
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it. #T9#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.
Cadman wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Miyagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cadman jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (8) vs (0) Miyagi
Cadman trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Cadman in the domination position with Miyagi hanging on.
Cadman working away.
Cadman is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Miyagi is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman controlling from side mount.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cadman slows the pace down. #T12#
Miyagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to control but Cadman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cadman in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi gets full guard.
Cadman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Cadman controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (11) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to hold on but Cadman pushes him away.
Cadman controlling from the full mount.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Miyagi regains half guard.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi 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.#SUB2#
Miyagi working for a triangle but Cadman defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yusuke can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Miyagi jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yusuke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Yusuke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Yusuke#T1#
Yusuke prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi taking a breather here.
Miyagi wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy.
Yusuke is letting Miyagi control him for a moment.
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Miyagi just content to control the position.
Yusuke stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Yusuke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miyagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (5) vs (4) Yusuke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Yusuke breaks the grip.
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Yusuke has got his arm under Miyagi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Miyagi has spun round into Yusuke's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (7) vs (4) Yusuke#SUB2#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T4#
Yusuke is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yusuke is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Well, if Miyagi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yusuke trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Yusuke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yusuke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yusuke.#SUB2#
Yusuke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Yusuke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (10) vs (4) Yusuke#T6#
Yusuke is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Yusuke manages to get back to half guard.
Yusuke is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yusuke avoid being mounted?
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Yusuke is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyagi is staying active.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi is taking a breather. Yusuke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyagi is trying to control. Yusuke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Yusuke defends it.
Miyagi controlling the action here.#T8##SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but Yusuke is defending well.
#SUB2#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi controlling the action here. #T10#
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (4) Yusuke
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Yusuke wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Miyagi controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Miyagi.
Yusuke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (13) vs (6) Yusuke
Miyagi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Yusuke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Yusuke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyagi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyagi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (15) vs (6) Yusuke
Yusuke 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.#T12#
Miyagi passes Yusuke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yusuke won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (18) vs (6) Yusuke
Miyagi looking to control but Yusuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
#T13#
Yusuke is still trying to improve position.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Yusuke is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Yusuke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi tries to control but Yusuke wriggling away.
Yusuke prevents Miyagi from taking his back.#T14#
Yusuke 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.
Yusuke is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is defending well. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kutvonen as Miyagi shoots in.#CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Miyagi is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
#T2#
Miyagi controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage. #T3#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Kutvonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Miyagi wants to control but Kutvonen passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Miyagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kutvonen jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (3) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
We've been hearing that Kutvonen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Miyagi trying to remain calm as Kutvonen controls from the top position.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen has control of an arm but Miyagi manages to advance to Kutvonen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kutvonen (3) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi controls the position.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Kutvonen tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Miyagi looking for the choke but no joy. #T7#
Kutvonen breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (5) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Kutvonen advances to half guard. #T8#
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi wants to control the action here but instead Kutvonen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (4) Miyagi
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (6) Miyagi#T9#
Kutvonen trying to control the position.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Kutvonen moves into full guard.
Miyagi stays in close to Kutvonen's body and controls the position.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kutvonen has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi 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. #T12#
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (10) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling Kutvonen's posture. #T13#
Miyagi controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kutvonen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (13) vs (6) Miyagi#T14#
Miyagi seems a little lost for a moment, as Kutvonen dominates the positioning.
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Miyagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyagi has one of Kutvonen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Lusmu Kutvonen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (0) vs (4) Arias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Arias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyagi is trying to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyagi tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Arias works to advance to full mount. Miyagi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (0) vs (6) Arias
Arias controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Miyagi is holding on tight.
Arias trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Arias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miyagi is surviving well by controlling Arias's body position as best he can.
Miyagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Arias looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Miyagi has given up his back here. Will Arias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (0) vs (9) Arias
Miyagi wants to escape the position.
Arias biding his time, controlling Miyagi.
Well, with Arias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arias is trying to stick to Miyagi's back but Miyagi is turning into Arias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (9) Arias
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Miyagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (9) Arias
Arias tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.#T5#
Arias is being controlled here.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working.
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Arias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Miyagi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Miyagi passes Arias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Miyagi is looking to pass Arias's guard but actually Arias recovers to full guard.
Arias controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Arias is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
Miyagi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Arias looking to control.
#T8#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (5) vs (13) Arias#SUB2#
Arias working for the choke.
Miyagi tries to roll but Arias sticks to his back.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9##SUB2#
Arias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Miyagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Arias breaks the grip.
Arias biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyagi tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi trying to control the position but Arias manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Miyagi is staying busy.
Arias keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Arias is controlling the position but Miyagi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Arias slows the pace down in half guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Miyagi trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
#SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away. #T12#
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Arias is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage. #T13#
Miyagi is trying to keep Arias in close.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Arias postures up.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi rushes Terrorelli and presses him up against the cage.
Terrorelli prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Terrorelli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (0) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Terrorelli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Terrorelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to control the position but Terrorelli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.
Miyagi is trying to control but Terrorelli passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't.
Terrorelli controls the position from side control.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Terrorelli is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (7) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Terrorelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Miyagi is trying to reverse the position but instead Terrorelli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (10) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Miyagi right now.
Miyagi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Miyagi rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
Terrorelli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrorelli has the hooks in. Miyagi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Terrorelli controlling the position well here. Miyagi rolled but Terrorelli kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Terrorelli controlling well, preventing Miyagi from escaping the position.
Terrorelli controls the action.
Miyagi tries to roll but Terrorelli sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB#
Miyagi tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Terrorelli has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Miyagi is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobi Terrorelli!
After winning the bout, Tobi Terrorelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Doyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi clinches up against the cage.
Doyle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Doyle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doyle (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Doyle is controlling well.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Miyagi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Doyle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miyagi has tightened it up now! Doyle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koryu Miyagi!
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi darts in and clinches Kersikov Jr up against the cage.
Kersikov Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyagi prevents it.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov Jr.
Kersikov Jr wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kersikov Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (0) vs (4) Kersikov Jr
Miyagi trying to control the hands but Kersikov Jr won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Miyagi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Miyagi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Miyagi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miyagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyagi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Kersikov Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (7) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyagi tries to hold on but Kersikov Jr pushes him away.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi regains half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov Jr trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov Jr is pressing down on Miyagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyagi is holding on for now.
Miyagi is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Kersikov Jr is controlling well.
Kersikov Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Miyagi is pressing down on Kersikov Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Kersikov Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Miyagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov Jr defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Miyagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Kersikov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov Jr, not yet.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.
Kersikov Jr keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T6#
Kersikov Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kersikov Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.
Kersikov Jr is trying to hold Miyagi in close to prevent damage but Miyagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#T7#
Kersikov Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Miyagi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kersikov Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Miyagi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (7) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Kersikov Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Kersikov Jr tries to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
Kersikov Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Miyagi looking for the choke from the back.
Miyagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miyagi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Miyagi looking for the RNC. #T9#
Kersikov Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
#SUB#
Miyagi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kersikov Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kersikov Jr for a finish.
Kersikov Jr is in bad spot here.
Miyagi wants to control but Kersikov Jr is keeping busy.
Kersikov Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kersikov Jr fending off the submission attempt from Miyagi. #T10##SUB#
Miyagi is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov Jr is defending it well.
Kersikov Jr turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Kersikov Jr trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (10) vs (9) Kersikov Jr
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Kersikov Jr is keeping the position.#T11#
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Kersikov Jr keeps moving.
Kersikov Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov Jr trying to control the position here.
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Kersikov Jr is a slippery customer.
Miyagi prevents Kersikov Jr from improving his position.#T12#
Miyagi wants to take a breather but Kersikov Jr is having none of it.
Kersikov Jr wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Kersikov Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyagi from advancing to side control.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov Jr defends it.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.#T13#
Kersikov Jr is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov Jr tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is defending well.
Kersikov Jr controlling the position for now.
Kersikov Jr wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (9) Kersikov Jr#SUB#
Miyagi tries for a kimura but Kersikov Jr is defending well. #T14#
Kersikov Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Miyagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kersikov Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Miyagi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Koryu Miyagi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Heimo is trying to pull guard but Miyagi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Heimo drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Heimo
Heimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Heimo
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimo tries to move to mount but Miyagi blocks the move with his legs.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is trying to control Heimo's posture but Heimo avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi tries to buck Heimo off but Heimo is having none of it.
Heimo wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Miyagi's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Heimo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heimo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heimo tries to advance to mount but Miyagi denies him.
Miyagi struggling a bit here.
Heimo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Miyagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Heimo keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heimo is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi is controlling Heimo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Heimo seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyagi trying to control but Heimo postures up.
Heimo is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Heimo seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Miyagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyagi.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heimo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (5) Heimo#T3#
Heimo has Miyagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Heimo can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heimo tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heimo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is trying to control. Heimo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Heimo actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Heimo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (5) Heimo
Heimo tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Miyagi wants to finish this one by submission but Heimo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyagi.
Heimo wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Heimo is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heimo is just holding on here. Miyagi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (5) Heimo
Heimo is really stuck here.
Heimo wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Heimo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I really don't envy Heimo right now.
Heimo is keeping busy.
Heimo is really stuck here.
#T5#
Heimo trying to control but not successfully.
Miyagi controlling from the back.#SUB#
Heimo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
#SUB#
Miyagi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heimo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Heimo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Heimo is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Heimo is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heimo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heimo looking for a sweep. Not yet Heimo, not yet.
Heimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimo working a defensive guard here.
Heimo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (11) vs (5) Heimo
Heimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Heimo can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi gets to mount! Heimo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (13) vs (5) Heimo
Heimo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Miyagi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Heimo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Miyagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom here.
Heimo is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Miyagi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (15) vs (5) Heimo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo is controlling an arm, preventing Miyagi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Heimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heimo tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimo is looking to get to half guard.
Heimo is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Heimo wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Heimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi fails to move to back control. #T9#
Heimo is trying desperately to improve position.
Heimo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Heimo tries to improve his position but Miyagi has taken his back! Miyagi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Heimo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miyagi pushes Heimo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badass sprawls and moves away.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Badass.
Miyagi moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Miyagi has Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Miyagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miyagi looks to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass throws a leg kick but Miyagi checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyagi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass.
#T1#
Badass walks into a left hand.
Badass connects with a body shot.
Miyagi slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass works the jab nicely.
Miyagi connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Badass.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Miyagi backs off Badass throws a huge counter combo but Miyagi manages to avoid it all.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Badass gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miyagi has Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Badass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badass up against the cage.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass can't break the clinch.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Miyagi has Badass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Badass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Badass.
Miyagi has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Badass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Badass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badass takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Badass cracks Miyagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Badass.
Badass throws a push kick but Miyagi slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi scores with a punch to the head.
Miyagi throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass flicks out a counter leg kick but Miyagi steps away.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
Badass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
That kick from Badass tenderised Miyagi's leg. Miyagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Badass. That snapped Miyagi's head back.
Badass lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Badass. #T4#
Badass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass with the inside leg kick.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.
Badass lands a nice shot that snaps Miyagi's head back.
A big right from Miyagi misses.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Miyagi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyagi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyagi cracks Badass with a good jab.#CL#
Miyagi clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Badass wants to break free but Miyagi has control.
#BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valtteri Badass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
#CL#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD#
Miyagi has hold of one of Badass's legs. Badass is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Badass wants to stand and escape but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Badass has wrist control.
Badass wants to stand up but Miyagi is controlling him. #ES2#
Badass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Badass.
Miyagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Badass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyagi's sensitive parts.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Miyagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Badass throws out a counter right but Miyagi avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Badass as Miyagi shoots in.
Valtteri Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Miyagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miyagi.
Badass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi throws out a powerful jab.
Miyagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Badass but Badass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badass misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Badass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Miyagi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Badass's guard.
Badass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyagi stops Badass from standing up.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily.
Badass wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Miyagi won't allow Badass to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Badass throws a right hand that Miyagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyagi also avoids with ease.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Miyagi loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Badass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyagi.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range. #TD#
Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Badass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Badass wants to get back to his feet.
Badass has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyagi scores with punches from side control.
Badass pushes Miyagi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miyagi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Badass is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Badass!
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badass is trying to stand.
Miyagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Badass somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
Miyagi walks into a left hand.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Miyagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Miyagi moved away.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyagi darts in trying to clinch
and Badass counters with a left and a right that stings Miyagi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valtteri Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Badass cracks Miyagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Badass.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Miyagi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyagi showed some decent athleticism there.
Badass kicks off Miyagi and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass.
Badass lands a nice hook to Miyagi's body. Miyagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badass.
Badass digs a good hook to Miyagi's body.
Miyagi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Miyagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Badass pushes Miyagi away with a front kick.
Miyagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyagi closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Miyagi wants to clinch up but Badass keeps it at a distance.
Badass was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Miyagi gets the takedown into side control.
Badass wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badass keeps working. #ES2#
Badass throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Badass.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Badass sprawls well. He's pushed Miyagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Badass throws a big counter head kick but Miyagi avoids it with no problem.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
Badass throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
Koryu Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Badass punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Badass coming out on top.
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Miyagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Badass.
A left lands for Badass.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyagi wants to clinch.#T4#
Badass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyagi's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badass scores with a nice body kick.
Miyagi looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Badass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass throws a front kick that sends Miyagi stumbling back into the cage.
Badass throws a series of strikes that have Miyagi backpedaling.
Badass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miyagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyagi's head.
Badass connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyagi has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valtteri Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valtteri Badass!
Valtteri Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
SFL 41 | Hopkins vs Johnson
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Miyagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randalman's head backwards.
Randalman throws a big shot that misses.
Miyagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Randalman as he connects with a hook.
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Miyagi backs off Randalman throws a huge counter combo but Miyagi manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Randalman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Randalman connects with a single shot there.
Miyagi throws a right hand that misses
and Randalman counters with a left to the body.
Randalman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Miyagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi loads up on a big right hand but Randalman slips the punch.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randalman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi takes a swing at Randalman's ribcage but misses.
Randalman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randalman throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Miyagi looks to throw the jab but Randalman is out of range.
Randalman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randalman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Randalman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Randalman slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Randalman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyagi's hands.
Randalman connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Miyagi.
Miyagi digs a good hook to Randalman's body.
Randalman scores with a jab to the head.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Randalman's front leg but catches the back leg as Randalman tries to avoid it.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randalman moves away.
Miyagi missing with a left hand there. Randalman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randalman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randalman slips a jab and a cross from Miyagi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randalman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randalman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Miyagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randalman manages to avoid it.
Randalman blocks a jab.
Randalman slips a jab from Miyagi.
Miyagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Randalman is just out of range.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Randalman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miyagi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randalman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Randalman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miyagi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miyagi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randalman looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Randalman as he connects with a hook.
Miyagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randalman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randalman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
Randalman with the counter takedown but Miyagi avoids it easily.
Miyagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randalman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyagi lands with a right hand.
Randalman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses with a straight left.
Randalman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Randalman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randalman! But no joy.
Miyagi misses with a looping left.
Randalman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randalman scores with a body shot.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randalman was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Randalman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Randalman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Randalman moves his leg out of the way.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randalman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randalman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Randalman scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randalman.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi throws an overhand right that lands on Randalman's shoulder, as Randalman tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi scores with a jab.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Randalman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randalman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randalman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi is controlling Randalman's posture.
Randalman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randalman is pushing down on Miyagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Randalman has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miyagi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randalman works over Miyagi's head and body with a nice combination.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman blocks it.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Miyagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyagi misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randalman darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Randalman into the cage.
Randalman works the jab nicely.
Randalman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Randalman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randalman cracks Miyagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randalman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi moves away from the strike by Randalman.
Randalman lands with a right hand.
Randalman defending well as Miyagi loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Miyagi takes a swing at Randalman's ribcage but misses.
Randalman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randalman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyagi.
Jab by Miyagi.
Miyagi stuns Randalman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randalman lands an overhand right.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
and Randalman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randalman lands a jab.
Miyagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randalman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi works over Randalman's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Randalman scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyagi should have avoided that one.
Randalman ducks under a wild hook from Miyagi.
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Randalman shoots in.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randalman.
Randalman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randalman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randalman.
Randalman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyagi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randalman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Miyagi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Randalman to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyagi with a nice cross.
Randalman with a hook.
Randalman lands the left hand.
Miyagi cracks Randalman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randalman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Randalman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Randalman dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randalman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Randalman lands the left hand.
Miyagi misses with a body shot.
Randalman moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Randalman's head but Randalman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randalman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Randalman ducked under it nicely.
Randalman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randalman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Randalman misses its intended target.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Randalman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.#T4#
Randalman is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randalman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though.
Miyagi trying to control but Randalman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randalman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though.
Randalman controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Randalman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randalman works the jab nicely.
Randalman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randalman dodges the punch combination from Miyagi.
Randalman throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randalman.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Randalman does no damage.
Miyagi misses with a straight right.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Randalman.
Randalman misses with a shot to the body
and Miyagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman catches Miyagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randalman swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi digs a good body shot into Randalman's ribs.
Randalman moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Randalman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Randalman.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randalman misses with a straight left.
Miyagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randalman manages to avoid it.
Randalman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randalman.
Randalman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randalman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Miyagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Randalman counter with a right hand.
Miyagi throws a series of strikes that have Randalman backpedaling.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Randalman moves out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Randalman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi is concentrating on defense, preventing Randalman from advancing position.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randalman lands a nice short elbow.
Miyagi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randalman lands a nice short elbow.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Randalman sits in half guard.
Miyagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
Randalman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randalman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Randalman there.
Randalman wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Randalman stalling.
Randalman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Randalman is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randalman! But no joy.
Miyagi swings for the body but Randalman moves out of range.
Randalman avoids the body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Randalman moves out of range.
Miyagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randalman.
Randalman misses with a right hand
and Miyagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Randalman ducked under it nicely.
Miyagi misses with a few strikes there.
Randalman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miyagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Randalman.
I think Randalman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Randalman!
Randy Randalman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Miyagi lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Miyagi sends Baker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miyagi is motioning to the referee to let Baker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
A combination from Miyagi does no damage.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Baker has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Miyagi.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker checks the leg kick.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Baker gets a clinch.
Miyagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Baker is trying to maintain a safe position but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns Baker into the cage.
Miyagi is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head.
Baker misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Miyagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker scores with a body shot.
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Baker tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Miyagi lands a big right hand that sends Baker crashing to the mat! Miyagi stays standing though and waves Baker back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker tries to get into range but Miyagi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Baker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Miyagi scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Nusrat Baigan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Baigan pulls guard.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Baigan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (0) vs (2) Baigan
Baigan is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miyagi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baigan has picked Miyagi up and slammed him! Miyagi can't keep hold of the triangle and Baigan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (5) Baigan
Miyagi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baigan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (0) vs (7) Baigan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
Baigan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Baigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyagi is trying to control but Baigan passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (0) vs (10) Baigan
Miyagi tries to buck Baigan off but Baigan is having none of it.#T2#
Miyagi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baigan's best efforts.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Miyagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baigan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Baigan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyagi is looking to sweep but instead, Baigan has passed into half guard.
Baigan trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baigan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baigan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (10) Baigan
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
#T4##SUB#
Miyagi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Baigan is controlling Miyagi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (12) Baigan#SUB#
Miyagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baigan has passed into half guard!
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Baigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baigan in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Miyagi wants to control but Baigan passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Miyagi with the active half guard here but Baigan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (4) vs (15) Baigan
Miyagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6##SUB#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baigan pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi trying to get back to full guard but Baigan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (4) vs (18) Baigan
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baigan controlling the pace for now.
Miyagi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Miyagi tries to lock up and control but Baigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baigan controlling the position easily from mount.
Baigan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
#T8#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baigan not doing much here.
Baigan wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyagi actively working from the bottom here.
Miyagi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Baigan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baigan advances to half guard.
Baigan slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but Baigan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (4) vs (21) Baigan
Miyagi tries to buck Baigan off but Baigan is having none of it.#T10#
Miyagi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baigan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (4) vs (23) Baigan
Baigan content just to control the position here.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Baigan isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (4) vs (26) Baigan
What can Miyagi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Miyagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baigan's guard. Nice work there by Miyagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (26) Baigan#T11#
Baigan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (6) vs (28) Baigan
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baigan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (6) vs (31) Baigan
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Baigan keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Baigan controls the position.
Miyagi tries to improve position but can't.
Miyagi is trying to control Baigan's posture but Baigan avoids it.
Miyagi is trying to escape the position but Baigan is controlling the position.
Baigan gets to mount! Miyagi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (33) Baigan#T13#
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (6) vs (36) Baigan
Miyagi breaks Baigan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (36) Baigan
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Baigan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (8) vs (38) Baigan
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Baigan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (41) Baigan#T14#
Baigan prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Miyagi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (8) vs (44) Baigan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Miyagi right now.
Baigan not allowing Miyagi to control his hands.
Baigan controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baigan wins on points by 44 to 8.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Keaty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keaty (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Keaty is in trouble now - Miyagi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Keaty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miyagi prevents Keaty from getting the reversal.
Keaty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Miyagi goes for an armbar but Keaty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Keaty. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (2) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi is pulling down on Keaty's head. It's preventing any offense from Keaty, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keaty trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (2) vs (7) Miyagi
Keaty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keaty wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving.
Keaty keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keaty has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keaty is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keaty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Keaty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keaty (6) vs (7) Miyagi#SUB#
Keaty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyagi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyagi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (6) vs (9) Miyagi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Keaty looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Keaty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Keaty trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#SUB2#
Miyagi is looking for a kimura here.
Keaty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Keaty is in trouble now - Miyagi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (6) vs (12) Miyagi#SUB2#
Miyagi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keaty is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keaty and Miyagi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5#
Keaty is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Miyagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keaty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyagi has knee on belly momentarily but Keaty bucks him off and regains half guard.
Keaty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving. #T6#
Miyagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keaty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keaty keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Keaty wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Keaty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keaty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (8) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to improve his position but instead Keaty has moved into half guard.
#T7#
Keaty is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Keaty keeps him under control.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keaty postures up.
Miyagi has his hands on Keaty's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.#T8#
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (8) vs (14) Miyagi#SUB2#
Miyagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keaty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyagi has Keaty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (10) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Keaty tries to pass.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Miyagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keaty tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Keaty controlling him for the moment.
Keaty advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (13) vs (14) Miyagi
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Keaty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyagi's legs.
Miyagi trying to remain calm as Keaty controls from the top position.
Keaty moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keaty (15) vs (14) Miyagi
Keaty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keaty controlling from mount. #T10#
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keaty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keaty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keaty (15) vs (18) Miyagi
Keaty trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him. #SUB2#
Keaty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Miyagi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Keaty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Miyagi looking to hold on to the position here but Keaty rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Keaty keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keaty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keaty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Keaty's legs - danger averted.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Keaty keeps moving.
Keaty trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Keaty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keaty (15) vs (21) Miyagi
Keaty wants to control but Miyagi postures up.#T13##SUB2#
Miyagi swings around for an armbar but Keaty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miyagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keaty (17) vs (21) Miyagi
Miyagi working a defensive guard here.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyagi looking for a guillotine here but Keaty defends easily.
Keaty passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miyagi 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.#T14#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Keaty from controlling successfully.
Keaty wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Keaty trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keaty passes Miyagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keaty wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but instead Keaty has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 21 to 17.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Miyagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (0) vs (2) Miyagi#SUB#
Miyagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyagi has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi preventing the sweep.
Miyagi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Miyagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyagi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Lynar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynar! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miyagi controlling from mount. #T1##SUB2#
Miyagi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyagi on the ground.
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Miyagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Lynar won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Miyagi sits in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miyagi seems to be working for a kimura but Lynar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynar has a hand on Miyagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Miyagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (11) Miyagi
Miyagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyagi takes Lynar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lynar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (14) Miyagi
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lynar won't enjoy being in this position. Miyagi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lynar is tapping - it's over boys! Miyagi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SFL 20 | Beast From The East
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Miyagi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miyagi takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi scores with a nice strike.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Skallagrimsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyagi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.#T1#
Miyagi tries to control but Skallagrimsson manages to take his back.
Skallagrimsson is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi tries to escape but Skallagrimsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Skallagrimsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Skallagrimsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyagi doesn't escape.
Miyagi covering up well under a series of strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Miyagi is in a bad position with Skallagrimsson working for a choke. Miyagi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyagi throwing shots but Skallagrimsson is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position for now.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Skallagrimsson pulls guard.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Skallagrimsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Skallagrimsson!#REVB#
Skallagrimsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Miyagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyagi misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Skallagrimsson 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 Miyagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skallagrimsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Skallagrimsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skallagrimsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Skallagrimsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here. #T2#
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Skallagrimsson has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.
Miyagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass. #T3#
Skallagrimsson controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyagi moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
And Skallagrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Miyagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Miyagi. Beautiful body shot.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koryu Miyagi.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyagi misses with a hook.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miyagi throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miyagi.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
As Miyagi tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyagi manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Miyagi and move into the clinch.
Miyagi throws a leg kick #CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body shot.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
#T2#
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miyagi can turn it around.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker lands a body shot. #T3#
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyagi taking a breather.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miyagi throws a head punch that misses.
Baker is looking to control Miyagi's arms but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miyagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
#TD2#
Miyagi is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is pulling down on Miyagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyagi, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miyagi throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miyagi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker is pushing Miyagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker stalling.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi taking a breather.
Miyagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.#T3#
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice left hand lands by Miyagi.
Miyagi gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Baker has Miyagi pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Miyagi. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Miyagi catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Miyagi on that attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Miyagi with the inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Miyagi.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Baker taking a breather.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker presses Miyagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Miyagi slows down the pace here.
Miyagi has Baker pressed against the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyagi.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi lands a body punch.
Miyagi can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Miyagi has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyagi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi!
After the fight, Koryu Miyagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SAFO 61 Goncalves v Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Sor lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sor looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sor wants to land a leg kick but Miyagi is out of range.
Sor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Miyagi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sor sprawls well initially but Miyagi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sor to regain full guard.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sor is retaining full guard.
Miyagi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Miyagi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sor wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Miyagi is pushing down on Sor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sor is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyagi wants to take a breather but Sor is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sor is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sor's head.
Miyagi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Miyagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Miyagi is looking for a kimura here.
Sor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sor reverses the position - he's now on top in Miyagi's guard. #SU2#
Sor stands and steps away. Miyagi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miyagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Sor dodges the ground and pound from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to score with some ground and pound. Sor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Miyagi crashes against the mat.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Sor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sor tries to escape but Miyagi is in control.
Miyagi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Miyagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyagi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Sor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miyagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sor is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sor.
Miyagi attempts a counter takedown but Sor avoids it well and moves away.
Sor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sor misses with a head kick.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sor sprawls and moves away.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sor cracks Miyagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sor throws out a powerful jab.
Sor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sor connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Miyagi clinches up with Sor and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking for a takedown.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage. #T1#
Miyagi blocking some punches.
Sor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyagi.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sor prevents it.
Sor misses with the head strike.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyagi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Sor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyagi's hands.#CL#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sor gets through Miyagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sor prevents it.
#T2#
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Sor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
Sor stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Sor throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Sor is pressed up against the cage. Miyagi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sor down to the mat. Sor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sor scores with a nice strike.
Sor lands a jab.
Sor scores with a punch to the head.
Miyagi misses with a few strikes there.
Sor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miyagi.
Jab by Sor.
A punch lands to the side of Miyagi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saenchai Sor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sor throws out a powerful jab.
Sor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Miyagi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saenchai Sor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sor cracks Miyagi with an open hand slap.
Miyagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Sor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sor throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Miyagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sor wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling the position.
Sor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sor wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling the position.
Miyagi stands up over Sor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Sor is keeping the position.#T4#
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Sor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Sor!#REVB#
Sor tries to stand but Miyagi is controlling from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control the position but Sor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyagi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miyagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sor scores with the left hand. Miyagi knows he should have avoided that one.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Sor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sor.
Sor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sor connects with a body shot.
Sor slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyagi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##TD#
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miyagi is controlling him well.
Miyagi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miyagi.
Miyagi with the ground and pound but Sor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miyagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyagi moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Miyagi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Sor is working from the bottom.
Miyagi throws a strike aimed at the side of Sor's head but Sor avoids it well.
Miyagi taking a break here but Sor is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Miyagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyagi.
Sor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miyagi. #T3#
Miyagi is trying to control. Sor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sor's head. #SUB#
Miyagi seems to be working for a kimura but Sor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyagi lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miyagi stalling away here and it's allowed Sor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Sor keeps moving.
Miyagi lands a couple of elbows.
Miyagi stops Sor from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sor scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Sor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Sor!
An out of breath Saenchai Sor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ji Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ji Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ji Woo shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyagi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is keen to just control but Ji Woo is a slippery customer.
Miyagi trying to control from Ji Woo's half guard. Ji Woo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ji Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ji Woo 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.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Ji Woo is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but Ji Woo denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ji Woo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ji Woo manages to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (4) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ji Woo trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to escape but Ji Woo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Ji Woo to control.
Miyagi wants to escape the position.
Ji Woo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi prevents Ji Woo from getting a body triangle.
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.
Ji Woo tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyagi pushed the leg off.
Ji Woo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Ji Woo keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Ji Woo controls the action.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ji Woo not doing much here.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi has his hands on Ji Woo's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo 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.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ji Woo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well.
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily.
Ji Woo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Ji Woo wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ji Woo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Ji Woo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (7) vs (5) Miyagi
Ji Woo wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Ji Woo controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Ji Woo controlling the position easily from mount.
Ji Woo takes Miyagi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (10) vs (5) Miyagi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to break free.
Miyagi is keeping busy.
Ji Woo controlling well, preventing Miyagi from escaping the position.
Ji Woo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miyagi.
Miyagi breaks Ji Woo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (10) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Miyagi lying in Ji Woo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ji Woo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Miyagi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Inagawa Kai!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kai enables Miyagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Kai
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kai trying to control the position.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyagi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai wants to control but Miyagi passes easily into half guard.
Miyagi is looking for a kimura here.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Kai is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kai is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Kai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Kai
Kai trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is trying to keep Kai in close.
Kai wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is pulling down on Kai's head to control his posture.
Kai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi is pulling down on Kai's head. It's preventing any offense from Kai, at least for the moment.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (2) Kai
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kai, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Kai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (4) vs (4) Kai
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (4) vs (7) Kai
Kai working away.
Miyagi tries to bench press Kai off him but Kai keeps the position.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kai wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kai working away.
Kai is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi tries to buck Kai off but Kai is having none of it.
Kai controlling the position.
Miyagi sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Kai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kai is keen to just control but Miyagi is a slippery customer.
Kai is taking a breather. Miyagi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Kai is controlling well.
Kai wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is pressing down on Kai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyagi is pulling down on Kai's head. It's preventing any offense from Kai, at least for the moment.
Miyagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kai is aware though and is defending well.
Kai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kai tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miyagi's body to avoid the submission. Miyagi has instead reached around Kai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miyagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Steiner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steiner (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steiner (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Steiner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steiner has given up his back here. Will Miyagi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Steiner (0) vs (8) Miyagi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner tries to break free.
Miyagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Steiner right now.
Miyagi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steiner is defending well though. Miyagi let's go of the attempt for now.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Steiner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steiner (2) vs (8) Miyagi
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steiner pushing down on Miyagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Miyagi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steiner is sitting in close to Miyagi's body. Miyagi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steiner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steiner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Miyagi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koryu Miyagi!
A less than humble Koryu Miyagi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 2364 p4p, 246 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 7704 p4p, 526 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amana tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but Amana shows good takedown defense.
Amana gets a clinch.
Amana fails to pull guard.
Amana jumps into guard, dragging Miyagi to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi stands and throws Amana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (3) vs (0) Amana
Amana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Amana
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to control but Amana wriggling away.
Miyagi wants to take his opponent's back but Amana doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Amana is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but Amana is having none of it.
Amana working to try and regain half guard.
Amana is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Amana
Amana tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi is looking for the choke from the back position but Amana is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amana can't escape the position.
Amana is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Amana is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana keeps trying to improve his position.
Amana turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Amana
Miyagi is pulling down on Amana's head. It's preventing any offense from Amana, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Amana postures up.
Amana advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (5) Amana
Amana tries for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi is trying to improve his position.
Amana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Amana but great work by Miyagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (13) vs (5) Amana
Amana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Amana wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi is pressing down on Amana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amana is holding on for now.
Amana is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amana gets full guard.
Amana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (16) vs (5) Amana
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to take Amana's back here but Amana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Amana tries to improve his position but Miyagi has taken his back! Miyagi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Amana tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miyagi pushes Amana away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiske throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fiske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiske misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyagi checks a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiske tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Fiske is predictable there #TD2#
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fiske has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Fiske throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyagi uses it to pass to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miyagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiske is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Miyagi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miyagi trying to control the position but Fiske is working away.
Fiske struggling a bit here.
Miyagi advances to mount.
Fiske knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyagi on the ground.
Miyagi tries to control but Fiske wriggling away.
Miyagi lands with some strikes.
Fiske is in a horrible position here. Miyagi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miyagi unloading with bombs!
Fiske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Miyagi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Miyagi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiske is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi looking to control but Fiske is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiske's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiske on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiske tries to get out of the position.
Fiske tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Fiske is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the head.
Fiske is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiske is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyagi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#
It looks like Monty Fiske has been cut.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Fiske is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miyagi lands a couple of good shots and Fiske has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiske wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Miyagi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Miyagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiske defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiske wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I really don't envy Fiske right now.
#T4#
Fiske wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi scores with punches and elbows.
Fiske tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi punches Fiske on the ear. #SUB2#
Miyagi working for the choke.
Fiske is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Fiske is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Miyagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Monty Fiske's cut is getting worse.
Fiske misses with a body shot.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiske defends it nicely.
Fiske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiske.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but Fiske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Fiske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Fiske misses with a body kick.
Fiske is looking to clinch.
Miyagi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Fiske to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske postures up.
Fiske stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Fiske looking to pass the guard.
Fiske trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fiske wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiske's guard. #REVB#
Miyagi works over Fiske with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Fiske blocks nicely.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Koryu Miyagi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Fiske looking to control.
Fiske lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Miyagi is working Fiske over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiske controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi trying to control but Fiske is working from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up over Fiske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiske controlling the position.#T3#
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Fiske seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Fiske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiske sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyagi cracks Fiske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fiske tries to bum rush Miyagi with a series of wild strikes but Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fiske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiske looks to land a body kick but Miyagi moved away.
Miyagi feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Fiske is looking for a counter combo.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiske tries to sprawl out of it but Miyagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fiske dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fiske misses with a right hand
and Miyagi counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fiske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyagi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Fiske turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi wants to control but Fiske postures up.
Fiske trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fiske clinches with his opponent.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Fiske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fiske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Fiske manages to get underhooks.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Miyagi has Fiske pressed against the cage, preventing Fiske from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Fiske effectively controlling the action here.
Fiske is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fiske tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyagi drags the fight down to the ground.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiske's guard. #REVB#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiske is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fiske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiske working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Fiske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyagi is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Miyagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi chips away with some ground and pound.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Fiske.
Miyagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Fiske has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Miyagi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miyagi stands up over Fiske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiske pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyagi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiske's head.
Miyagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyagi passes Fiske's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyagi lands strikes from half guard.
Miyagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fiske is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Fiske, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fiske tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi working over Fiske with some ground and pound. Fiske looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyagi lands a nice short elbow.
Fiske desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiske is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi blocks the strikes from Fiske.
Miyagi working the head and body with strikes.
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Fiske trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Fiske, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Fiske looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyagi connects with a nice short shot to Fiske's temple. #SUB2#
Miyagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiske sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Miyagi there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Miyagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miyagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Miyagi lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #T1#
Petrov is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.
Petrov avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov. #TD#
Miyagi manages to pull guard.
Petrov postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Miyagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyagi looking to control.
Petrov 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.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Miyagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miyagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Miyagi has an active guard here but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyagi punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyagis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Miyagi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyagi tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miyagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Miyagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Petrov!#REVB##SUB#
Miyagi looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVR##T2#
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Miyagi drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyagi working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miyagi works his way into full mount!
Miyagi landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Miyagi lands a couple of good shots and Petrov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Petrov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miyagi gets his way!
Petrov avoids the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi misses with punches from the back.
Miyagi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Petrov hold on?
Petrov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyagi.
Petrov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Miyagi misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound. Can Petrov escape?
Petrov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Miyagi missing with strikes from the back.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Miyagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Petrov showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Miyagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Miyagi ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Petrov pushes Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi wants a takedown.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi can't get the takedown.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Miyagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
#T2#
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Miyagi is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Miyagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Miyagi is rocked!
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Miyagi's ribcage. Miyagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Oh Miyagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov digs a right hand into Miyagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyagi's gas tank.
Petrov pushes Miyagi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miyagi. Miyagi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyagi's head.#KD2#
Petrov cracks Miyagi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Petrov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Miyagi to stand back up!
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyagi. Miyagi gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Petrov stuns Miyagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 44
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi dives in and grabs Escamosinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escamosinho pushes down on Miyagi's head and hops out.
Miyagi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escamosinho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miyagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miyagi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miyagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Escamosinho stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Miyagi has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Escamosinho manages to get his head free but now Miyagi has transitioned to an armbar! Escamosinho grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Miyagi! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hogan clinches up with Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogan.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miyagi tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Miyagi stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Miyagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard effortlessly.
Miyagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Hogan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hogan.
Miyagi cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miyagi is putting a hurting on Hogan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hogan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hogan taking a bit of punishment here - Miyagi scoring with strikes.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Miyagi not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hogan taking some punishment here, with Miyagi in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.#TD#
Hogan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SUB#
Hogan wants to finish this one by submission but Miyagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogan.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.#SUB#
Hogan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miyagi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Miyagi is defending well.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Miyagi punches Hogan on the ear. #SUB2#
Miyagi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Miyagi has got one arm under Hogan's chin. This could be trouble... Hogan trying to control the other hand but Miyagi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hogan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated John Hogan had this to say: 'I thought I could defend his takedowns and strikes and I was wrong. But I will be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Showaikh shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Showaikh.
A little jabbing left from Miyagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Showaikh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Showaikh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Showaikh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showaikh shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Showaikh shoots in and drives through. Miyagi sprawls well.
Showaikh misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Miyagi counters with a single leg into guard. Showaikh didn't expect that.
Showaikh is breathing heavily.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Showaikh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Showaikh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miyagi has picked Showaikh up and slammed him! Showaikh can't keep hold of the triangle and Miyagi manages to pass to side control!
Miyagi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Showaikh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Showaikh wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Miyagi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Showaikh's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Showaikh is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Miyagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Koryu Miyagi!
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