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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
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; Zhandouji Quantou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quantou keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Okada rushes Quantou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okada tries to pull guard but Quantou holds him up against the cage and eventually Okada drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Okada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Quantou trying to control but Okada is working from the bottom.
Okada pulls Quantou in close to prevent any damage.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Quantou from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quantou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quantou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Okada keeping moving, preventing Quantou from controlling successfully.
Quantou showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quantou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quantou is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Okada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quantou defends it easily.
Quantou wants to pass the guard but Okada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Okada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quantou defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantou content to stall in guard here.
Quantou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quantou is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Okada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quantou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quantou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Okada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou wants to pass the guard but Okada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Okada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quantou stacks Okada 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 Quantou! Score +3 for passing guard: Quantou (3) vs (0) Okada#SUB#
Quantou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quantou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Quantou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Quantou trying to control the action but Okada is working from the bottom.
Okada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quantou prevents Okada from improving his position.#SUB#
Quantou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Quantou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Okada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quantou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quantou stalling. #SUB#
Okada is defending against the submission attempts here by Quantou.
Okada is trying to maintain the position but Quantou is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back.
Okada wants to improve his position but Quantou is controlling well.
#T7#
Okada is refusing to be controlled, as Quantou sits in half guard.
Okada wants to control but Quantou passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quantou (6) vs (0) Okada#SUB#
Quantou swings around for an armbar but Okada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Quantou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quantou (6) vs (2) Okada
Quantou is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Quantou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quantou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quantou (8) vs (2) Okada
Quantou won't allow Okada to sweep him here.
Quantou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okada on the ground.
Quantou tries to free his leg and advance position but Okada is retaining full guard.
Quantou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okada is trying to control the position but Quantou postures up. #SUB2#
Okada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Quantou 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 Okada. Score +3 for passing guard: Quantou (11) vs (2) Okada
Okada trying to remain calm as Quantou controls from the top position.#T9#
Quantou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working.
Okada struggling a bit here.
Okada tries to buck Quantou off but Quantou is having none of it.
Quantou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quantou (13) vs (2) Okada
Okada reaches up to try and control the position but Quantou seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Okada rolls and tries to escape and now Quantou has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Quantou (16) vs (2) Okada
Okada tries to escape the position.
Quantou is trying to stick to Okada's back but Okada is turning into Quantou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Quantou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quantou (16) vs (4) Okada
Okada passes into half guard. #T10#
Quantou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quantou (20) vs (4) Okada#SUB#
Quantou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Okada defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Okada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quantou tries to keep control of the position but Okada is staying busy.
Quantou is really struggling to control Okada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Okada wants to escape the position.
Quantou is not going to allow Okada to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Quantou tightening his grip on Okada, looking for the choke. #T11#
Quantou keeps control of the position as Okada tries to break free.
Quantou trying to control momentarily.
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.
Okada trying to control the position but Quantou manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Okada is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Quantou controlling well, preventing Okada from escaping the position.
#T12#
Okada rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Quantou content to control rather than advance.
Okada is trying to control but can't.
Okada wants to control but Quantou passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quantou (23) vs (4) Okada#SUB#
Quantou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
Okada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quantou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okada gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okada is trying to maintain the position but Quantou is very close to passing his half guard.
Quantou wants to pass the guard but Okada is defending well. #T14#
Quantou works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quantou (26) vs (4) Okada
Okada tries to hold on but Quantou postures up.
Quantou wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Quantou controlling the pace for now.
Okada is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okada gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quantou takes the fight on points by 26 to 4. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Quandale Dingle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dingle. #CL#
Okada has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dingle pulls Okada into guard.
#SUB2#
Dingle is looking for a triangle but Okada pushes his legs off easily.
Okada stopping the sweep attempt from Dingle.#SUB2#
Dingle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okada has picked Dingle up and slammed him! Dingle can't keep hold of the triangle and Okada manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okada (3) vs (0) Dingle
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Okada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dingle has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dingle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okada is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okada (5) vs (0) Dingle
Okada pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dingle is looking to improve his position but Okada isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Okada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada avoids the attempt from Dingle to control.
Dingle gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dingle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Dingle tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Dingle is working away. #SUB#
Dingle is defending against the submission attempts here by Okada.
#SUB#
Okada is working for a kimura but Dingle is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Okada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Dingle wants to improve his position but Okada is controlling well.
Okada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dingle is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Okada is thwarting Dingle's attempts to control the position.
Dingle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Dingle is pressing down on Okada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dingle is trying to keep Okada in close.
Dingle looking for a sweep. Not yet Dingle, not yet. #SUB#
Okada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dingle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T6##SUB2#
Dingle working for a triangle but Okada defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dingle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okada has passed into half guard!
Dingle gets full guard.
Dingle can't keep his opponent in guard - Okada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okada prevents Dingle from improving his position.
Dingle works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Okada stays in close to Dingle's body and controls the position.
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dingle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okada 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 Dingle. Score +3 for passing guard: Okada (8) vs (0) Dingle
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dingle keeps trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB#
Okada has hold of Dingle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dingle seems comfortable defending it but Okada has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dingle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dingle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okada couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuki Okada!
A relieved looking Yuki Okada 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:
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jaden Burrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Burrow darts in and clinches Okada up against the cage.
Okada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrow smiles and moves away.
Okada darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Burrow counters with a shoot takedown. Okada fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrow (2) vs (0) Okada
Okada keeping full guard, as Burrow tries to pass. #SUB2#
Burrow is posturing up here but Okada has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Burrow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Burrow has to tap! Slick submission there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Okada!
A very excited looking Yuki Okada 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:
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okada pushes Lara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lara tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the cage and eventually Lara drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Okada pulls guard. #SUB#
Lara drops back looking for a leg! Okada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okada manages to kick Lara off! Lara jumps back into Okada's guard.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Okada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lara stacks Okada 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 Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (3) vs (0) Okada
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (5) vs (0) Okada
Lara tries to control but Okada wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okada reaches up to try and control the position but Lara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Okada rolls and tries to escape and now Lara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (8) vs (0) Okada
Okada tries to escape the position.
Lara controlling from the back.
Okada trying to control the action but Lara just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Okada right now.
What can Okada do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Lara looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Okada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lara's arms. #SUB#
Lara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Okada trying to control the hands but Lara breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada tries to roll but Lara sticks to his back.
Okada turns into Lara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (8) vs (2) Okada
Okada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lara is looking for a triangle here but Okada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (5) Okada
Lara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lara looking for subs from the bottom but Okada mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (8) vs (8) Okada
Lara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okada trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Okada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lara 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: Lara (10) vs (8) Okada#T4#
Okada looking to control.
Okada keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okada working for submissions but it's allowed Lara to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Okada has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lara! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (13) vs (8) Okada
Okada stops Lara from passing to mount.
Lara advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (15) vs (8) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okada! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (15) vs (10) Okada
Okada stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.#T5#
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara keeping full guard, as Okada tries to pass.
Lara 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: Lara (17) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is looking for a kimura but Okada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lara to get the leverage.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okada! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (20) vs (10) Okada#T6##SUB#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okada keeps trying to improve his position.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Okada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lara content just to control the position here.
Okada 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.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Okada is defending well. #SUB#
Lara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okada sees it coming and defends easily.
Okada tries to roll over but Lara keeps him under control.
Lara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okada keeps working. #T8##SUB2#
Okada looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lara passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lara (23) vs (10) Okada
Okada wants to control but Lara postures up.
Lara advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lara (25) vs (10) Okada
Okada tries to hold on but Lara pushes him away.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to hold on but Lara postures up.#T9#
Okada working to try and regain half guard.
Okada is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lara has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lara (28) vs (10) Okada
Okada is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Lara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okada has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lara working for a choke but Okada is defending well.
Lara keeps control of the position as Okada tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Okada defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Okada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lara keeps control of the position easily here as Okada tries to buck him off.
Okada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Lara trying to control but Okada is having none of it.
Lara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Okada is trying to escape the mount.
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okada is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lara has control of Okada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Lara looking to control but Okada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lara controlling from the full mount.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely.
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lara wants to control the pace but Okada is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Okada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lara mounts Okada! Really nice guard pass there!
Lara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lara moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lara (31) vs (10) Okada#SUB#
Lara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Okada trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Lara is trying to stick to Okada's back but Okada is turning into Lara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lara (31) vs (12) Okada
Okada advances to half guard.
Lara gets full guard.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okada is aware though and is defending well.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lara takes the fight on points by 31 to 12. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okada.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okada tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
#TD#
Okada pulls guard successfully.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Okada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Okada is tightening it up a little... Thibodeaux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thibodeaux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thibodeaux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuki Okada!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuki Okada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Morozov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Morozov pulls guard effortlessly.
Okada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Okada postures up.
Okada preventing the sweep.
Morozov pulls Okada in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Okada has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to advance position but Morozov counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Okada is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Okada pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Okada is posturing up here but Morozov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Okada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Okada has to tap! Slick submission there by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Okada!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Okada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Maeda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maeda (2) vs (0) Okada#SUB2#
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now.
Maeda stays in close to Okada's body and controls the position.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Okada is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Okada's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Okada has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maeda should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Okada has tightened it up now! Maeda 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuki Okada!
The defeated Ichiroshi Maeda had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monk Seal!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Seal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Seal successfully pulls guard.
Okada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seal is keeping the position for now.
Okada preventing the sweep.
Okada trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal wants to sweep here but Okada controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Okada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okada has managed to get both his arms back between Seal's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Seal keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Okada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seal is trying to control the position but Okada postures up. #SUB2#
Seal working for a triangle but Okada defends it easily.
Seal controlling Okada's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Seal has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Seal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Okada escapes and throws Seal's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okada (3) vs (0) Seal
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Okada is trying to control the action in half guard but Seal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seal trying to hold on to Okada's head to control him but Okada postures up.
Okada is pressing down on Seal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seal is holding on for now. #T3#
Seal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okada not doing much here.
Seal gets back to full guard.
Okada passes Seal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Okada wants to work for an arm triangle but Seal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seal trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Seal is trying to get back to full guard.
Seal gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Seal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okada defends well.#SUB2#
Seal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seal looking for a sweep. Not yet Seal, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Seal wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Okada has taken Seal's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Seal has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuki Okada! |
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