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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Supachok Poomchantuek!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takemura wants to clinch.#CL#
Takemura has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Poomchantuek decides to pull guard.
Takemura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poomchantuek is trying to get back to full guard.
Takemura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poomchantuek keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura stalling away here and it's allowed Poomchantuek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poomchantuek holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Poomchantuek is continuing to stall.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Takemura stopping the sweep attempt from Poomchantuek.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head. It's preventing any offense from Takemura, at least for the moment.
Takemura is pushing down on Poomchantuek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poomchantuek is fighting to maintain full guard but Takemura has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Poomchantuek gets full guard.
Poomchantuek pulls Takemura in close to prevent any damage.
Poomchantuek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takemura pushing down on Poomchantuek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poomchantuek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takemura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poomchantuek is positioning himself well to prevent Takemura advancing to mount.
Takemura is trying to control. Poomchantuek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poomchantuek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Poomchantuek keeps moving.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control Takemura's posture.
Poomchantuek keeping moving, preventing Takemura from controlling successfully.
Poomchantuek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poomchantuek wants to sweep but no luck.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head to control his posture. #T4#
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek looking for a guillotine here but Takemura defends easily.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Let's hope that Poomchantuek 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.
Poomchantuek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Poomchantuek keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poomchantuek trying to control the position here. #T6##SUB2#
Poomchantuek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takemura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takemura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takemura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poomchantuek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Poomchantuek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takemura defends it easily.
Takemura being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takemura is one step ahead there.
Poomchantuek has Takemura pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takemura defends it easily.#T9#
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Takemura's head to control his posture.
Takemura trying to control the position from guard on top but Poomchantuek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek trying to control the position.
Poomchantuek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Takemura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poomchantuek is keeping the position for now.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poomchantuek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takemura trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takemura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Poomchantuek#T11#
Poomchantuek 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.
Takemura looking to control.
#SUB#
Takemura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poomchantuek stacks Takemura 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 Poomchantuek! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (5) Poomchantuek
Takemura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Poomchantuek stalls from top position.
Takemura is trying to control Poomchantuek's posture but Poomchantuek avoids it. #T12#
Poomchantuek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takemura can't do much from the bottom here.
Takemura is letting Poomchantuek control him for a moment.
Takemura is trying to control Poomchantuek's posture but Poomchantuek avoids it. #T13#
Takemura tries to bench press Poomchantuek off him but Poomchantuek keeps the position.
Takemura being controlled for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Poomchantuek.#T14#
The adventures of Poomchantuek the control monster continue. Boring.
Takemura struggling a bit here.
Takemura is trying to escape the position but Poomchantuek is controlling the position.
Takemura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poomchantuek tries to advance position but instead Takemura slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poomchantuek slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchantuek wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Black Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Takemura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #T1#
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takemura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Takemura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin 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. #SUB#
Takemura is looking for a triangle but Marlin pushes his legs off easily.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Marlin 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.
Takemura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin 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. #SUB#
Takemura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws Takemura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (5) Marlin#T3#
Takemura is looking to reverse the position.
Takemura stops Marlin from passing to mount.
Marlin tries to move to full mount but Takemura actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin trying to advance position but Takemura counters by regaining guard.
Marlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Marlin is continuing to stall.
Takemura working a defensive guard here.
Marlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here. #T5#
Marlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marlin is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin wants to free his trapped foot but Takemura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takemura tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Takemura gets back to full guard.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takemura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Marlin 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.#T7#
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marlin won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Takemura is keeping the position.
Marlin slips nicely into half guard.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Takemura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlin in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Takemura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Marlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takemura moves into full guard.
Takemura is trying to keep Marlin in close.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
Marlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (0) vs (8) Marlin#T10#
Marlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Takemura is trying to get back to half guard.
Marlin taking a breather here.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takemura's legs.
Marlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Marlin is trying to move to mount but Takemura reverses beautifully and ends up in Marlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marlin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takemura 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 Marlin. Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin is trying to control Takemura's posture but Takemura avoids it. #T12#
Takemura taking a breather here.
Takemura is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takemura controlling the position.
Marlin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Takemura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takemura (7) vs (8) Marlin#T13#
Marlin tries to hold on but Takemura postures up.
Marlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin reaches up and holds on to Takemura to control the position.
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marlin is not content to let Takemura control the position.#T14##SUB#
Takemura is working for a submission of some sort.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard but Takemura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (10) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takemura looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Takemura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Goro Takemura 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:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Takemura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Takemura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takemura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George is stalling in the full guard.
Takemura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George 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.
George wants to control from the top but Takemura keeps moving. #T1#
Takemura being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
George drops back looking for a leg! Takemura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takemura manages to kick George off! George jumps back into Takemura's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
George slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Takemura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
George trying to control from Takemura's half guard. Takemura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takemura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Takemura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that George 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.#T3#
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Takemura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takemura trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Takemura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George 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. #T4#
Takemura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
Takemura trying to control the position.
George won't allow Takemura to sweep him here.
George controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takemura is keeping the position for now. #T5#
George 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.
Takemura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. George manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (0) George
Takemura trying to move into half guard but instead George has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (2) George
George showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
George trying to control but Takemura is working from the bottom.
George 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#
George looking to sit in guard and control but Takemura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (4) vs (2) George
Takemura pushing down on George's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
George wants to improve his position but Takemura is controlling well.
George is trying is best to control the position here.
Takemura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takemura moves into full mount! George won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (7) vs (2) George#T7#
George is just holding on here. Takemura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takemura (10) vs (2) George
George is keeping busy.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George is really stuck here.
Takemura is looking to control George but George is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Takemura not allowing George to control his hands.
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
George tries to roll but Takemura sticks to his back.
Takemura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
George is trying to break free.
#T9#
George prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
George is trying to break free.
Takemura trying to control momentarily.
Takemura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
George surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Takemura controlling well, preventing George from escaping the position.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on George's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
George defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Takemura is hanging on to George's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB#
Takemura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Takemura is riding his opponent, not letting George buck him off.
George is really stuck here.
George manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takemura's guard. Nice work there by George.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (10) vs (4) George#SUB#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Takemura has George pulled in close to control his posture.
George engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takemura keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Takemura has his hands on George's head, controlling the position.
George is pushing down on Takemura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takemura is fighting to maintain full guard but George has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
George controlling the action here.
Takemura tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.
Takemura wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George wants to take a breather but Takemura is having none of it. #T14#
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takemura keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takemura manages to get to full guard.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Takemura.
George is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Takemura is retaining full guard.
Takemura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takemura, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takemura takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Goro Takemura 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:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goro Takemura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Payne!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Takemura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Takemura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Goro Takemura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Payne.
Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takemura defends well and Payne ends up having to push Takemura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Payne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takemura was covering up waiting for the punch and Payne finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takemura (0) vs (2) Payne
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Takemura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takemura (2) vs (2) Payne
Payne is trying to control the position but Takemura postures up.
Takemura stays in close to Payne's body and controls the position.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Takemura is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takemura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Takemura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Payne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takemura postures up.
Takemura wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. #T2#
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Takemura 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. #SUB2#
Payne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takemura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takemura (5) vs (2) Payne
A control attempt from Payne but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takemura (7) vs (2) Payne
Payne wants to control but Takemura is having none of it.
Takemura prevents Payne from getting the reversal.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takemura looking to secure an arm triangle but Payne defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takemura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takemura controlling his opponent.
Payne wants to control but Takemura is having none of it.
Takemura controlling from mount.
Takemura avoids the attempt from Payne to control.
Takemura controlling his opponent. #T4#
Payne tries to lock up and control but Takemura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payne is just holding on here. Takemura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takemura (10) vs (2) Payne
Takemura 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.
#SUB#
Takemura is looking for the choke from the back position but Payne is controlling his hands well.
Takemura gets his hands free as Payne looks to control.
Takemura has good solid back control here.
Payne trying to control the action but Takemura just sinks the hooks in.
Takemura controlling well, preventing Payne from escaping the position.
#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takemura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Takemura is not going to allow Payne to sit and survive in this position.
Payne prevents Takemura from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Payne right now.
#SUB#
Payne fending off the submission attempt from Takemura.
Payne just trying to survive but Takemura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Takemura has good solid back control here.
Takemura tries to get the hooks in deep but Payne pushed the leg off.
Payne wants to escape the position.
Payne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Takemura trying to control.
Payne tries to roll but Takemura sticks to his back.
Takemura not allowing Payne to control his hands.
Takemura is riding his opponent, not letting Payne buck him off.
Payne wants to control his opponent's hands but Takemura gets his hands free.
Payne needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Takemura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Payne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Payne trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Takemura struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takemura is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payne is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takemura trying to control momentarily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takemura controlling the positon.#T9##SUB#
Takemura is cranking Payne's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Payne! He's tightened the choke and Payne is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Goro Takemura!
After winning the bout, Goro Takemura 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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