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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Talakvadze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montoya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Talakvadze is in Montoya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montoya (0) vs (2) Talakvadze
Talakvadze 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.
Montoya controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talakvadze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (0) vs (5) Talakvadze
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.
Talakvadze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Montoya is trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya stops Talakvadze from passing to mount.
Montoya struggling a bit here.
Talakvadze has knee on belly momentarily but Montoya bucks him off and regains half guard.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Talakvadze 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.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well. #T4#
Talakvadze trying to advance position but Montoya counters by regaining guard.
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##T6#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Montoya keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Talakvadze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Montoya pulls Talakvadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Talakvadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talakvadze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Montoya keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Talakvadze stays in close to Montoya's body and controls the position.
Talakvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Talakvadze tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Talakvadze 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.
Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talakvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Talakvadze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.#T10#
Talakvadze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (2) vs (5) Talakvadze
Montoya is fighting to break Talakvadze's control of his arms but Talakvadze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Talakvadze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Montoya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Talakvadze wants to sweep but Montoya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (5) Talakvadze
Talakvadze tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Talakvadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a sweep but Montoya has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (7) vs (5) Talakvadze
Talakvadze 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: Montoya (7) vs (7) Talakvadze
Talakvadze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Montoya trying to control the position.
Talakvadze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (7) vs (10) Talakvadze#T14#
Montoya seems a little lost for a moment, as Talakvadze dominates the positioning.
Talakvadze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montoya struggling a bit here.
Montoya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talakvadze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montoya gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Quandale Dingle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Talakvadze swats away the attempt to clinch by Dingle.#TD2#
Talakvadze is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingle's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dingle (0) vs (2) Talakvadze
Dingle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dingle wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talakvadze is pressing down on Dingle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingle is holding on for now.
Talakvadze is controlling the pace.
Talakvadze prevents Dingle from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talakvadze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talakvadze's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dingle (4) vs (2) Talakvadze#SUB#
Dingle sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Talakvadze taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quandale Dingle!
During a confident post fight interview, Quandale Dingle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Talakvadze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talakvadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Talakvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talakvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Talakvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talakvadze stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Talakvadze controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talakvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talakvadze defends well.
Talakvadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thibodeaux's guard.
Well, if Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Talakvadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talakvadze tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Talakvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?#T4#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Talakvadze off him but Talakvadze keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Talakvadze 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 Thibodeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
Talakvadze is looking to pass Thibodeaux's guard but actually Thibodeaux recovers to full guard.
Talakvadze stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#T6#
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talakvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talakvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7##SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Talakvadze escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Talakvadze controls the position.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Talakvadze's posture but Talakvadze avoids it.
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is continuing to stall.
Thibodeaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talakvadze's best efforts.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position.
Talakvadze controlling the pace. #T9#
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Talakvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Talakvadze trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
Talakvadze controlling the action here.#T10#
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Talakvadze keeps him under control.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Talakvadze's head to control him but Talakvadze postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Talakvadze controlling the action here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talakvadze pulls his head out easily.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping busy.
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Thibodeaux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Talakvadze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Talakvadze has control of the leg. #T14#
Talakvadze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thibodeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Talakvadze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (9) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Burrow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Burrow has clasped his hands together around Talakvadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Talakvadze (0) vs (4) Burrow
Burrow wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy.
Burrow slows the pace down.
Burrow is looking to take a break and control but Talakvadze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talakvadze is looking for a sweep.
Burrow working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is trying to control Burrow's posture but Burrow avoids it.
Talakvadze tries to buck Burrow off but Burrow is having none of it.#T1#
Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away.
Burrow controls the position.
Talakvadze is looking for a sweep.
Burrow trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away.
Talakvadze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (4) Burrow
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Burrow defending well.
Talakvadze controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burrow controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Talakvadze controls the pace.#T2#
Talakvadze postures up.
#SUB2#
Burrow working for a triangle but Talakvadze defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Burrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Talakvadze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Burrow's legs - danger averted.
Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet.
Burrow keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Burrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrow, not yet.
Burrow trying to control the position.
#T4#
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Burrow is looking for a triangle but Talakvadze pushes his legs off easily.
Talakvadze looking to pass the guard.
Talakvadze 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.
Talakvadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5##SUB2#
Burrow is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Burrow extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burrow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaden Burrow! |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Talakvadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Lara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (0) Lara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talakvadze defends it easily.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Talakvadze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lara's body to avoid the submission. Lara has instead reached around Talakvadze's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Lara! |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morozov is looking to clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morozov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but Talakvadze is having none of it. #TD2#
Talakvadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Morozov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Talakvadze#SUB#
Morozov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Morozov extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morozov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
Vadim Morozov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Irakli Talakvadze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Talakvadze clinches up with Maeda and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Talakvadze is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maeda can't fight it off and eventually Talakvadze manages to take the fight to the floor. Maeda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (0) Maeda
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Talakvadze from controlling successfully.
Talakvadze 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#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Talakvadze pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talakvadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Maeda has his foot on Talakvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talakvadze works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talakvadze defends well.
Talakvadze looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (2) Maeda
Talakvadze pulls Maeda in to control the position.
Maeda trying to control but Talakvadze is working from the bottom.
Talakvadze looking to control.
#T2#
Maeda 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.
Talakvadze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Talakvadze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talakvadze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talakvadze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Talakvadze's legs - danger averted.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Talakvadze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maeda 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. #T3#
Talakvadze managing to control the position.
Talakvadze is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Talakvadze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talakvadze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Maeda advances to half guard.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talakvadze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maeda is thwarting Talakvadze's attempts to control the position.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Talakvadze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Talakvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Talakvadze defends the submission attempt.
Maeda is trying to control. Talakvadze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Talakvadze is defending against the submission attempts here by Maeda.
#T5#
Talakvadze preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talakvadze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Talakvadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Talakvadze tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Maeda is working for a kimura but Talakvadze is defending it quite comfortably.
Talakvadze is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talakvadze is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Talakvadze is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Talakvadze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Maeda trying to control the pace.
Talakvadze trying to control but Maeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talakvadze is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Talakvadze is not content to let Maeda control the position.#T8#
Talakvadze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talakvadze has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talakvadze is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Talakvadze is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maeda moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (5) Maeda#SUB2#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Talakvadze is defending well. #T9#
Maeda wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy.
Maeda working away.
Maeda wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talakvadze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talakvadze tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Maeda trying to control the position but Talakvadze is working away.
Maeda has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Talakvadze (2) vs (7) Maeda
Talakvadze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Talakvadze prevents Maeda from taking his back.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine from mount but Talakvadze is having none of it. #SUB2#
Maeda looking to secure an arm triangle but Talakvadze defends it well. #T11#
Talakvadze tries to hold on but Maeda pushes him away.
Maeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talakvadze is looking to escape.
Talakvadze manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Talakvadze wants to get back to full guard.
Talakvadze wants to get back to full guard but Maeda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Talakvadze (2) vs (10) Maeda#SUB2#
Maeda looking to secure an arm triangle but Talakvadze defends it well. #T12#
Maeda tries to control but Talakvadze wriggling away. #SUB2#
Maeda wants to finish this one by submission but Talakvadze is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maeda.
Talakvadze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Maeda wants to finish this one by submission but Talakvadze is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maeda.
Talakvadze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Maeda wants to control the pace but Talakvadze is squirming around nicely.
Talakvadze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Talakvadze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maeda.
Talakvadze tries to hold on but Maeda pushes him away. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a submission but Talakvadze is keeping him at bay.
Talakvadze is looking to improve his position but Maeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Talakvadze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a submission but Talakvadze is keeping him at bay. #T14#
Talakvadze is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Talakvadze is holding on tight.
Maeda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Talakvadze to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Talakvadze (2) vs (13) Maeda
Talakvadze trying to control the hands but Maeda breaks the grip.
Maeda struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Maeda looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Talakvadze taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichiroshi Maeda!
Ichiroshi Maeda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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