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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molokai Built! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spanks tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built feinted with a counter takedown.
Spanks wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Built attempts a counter takedown but Spanks avoids it well and moves away.
Spanks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.#TD#
Built is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spanks can't fight it off and eventually Built manages to take the fight to the floor. Spanks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Built drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (2) Spanks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Built is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom. #T1#
Built keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB#
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB#
Built escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Spanks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spanks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Spanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Built is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Built keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Built working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Spanks passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spanks trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it. #SUB#
Built looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Built tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.#T4#
Built is in trouble now - Spanks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Built (2) vs (5) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Built has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Built is trying to escape the mount but Spanks keeps good control and instead manages to take Built's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Built (2) vs (8) Spanks
Built rolls, trying to escape but Spanks keeps control of the position.
Built breaks Spanks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself. #SUB#
Built drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Built off! Built jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself.
Spanks has control of Built's left arm, preventing Built from doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks pulls Built in close to his closed guard and prevents Built from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB#
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built 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: Built (6) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks moves into full guard.
Built won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #T6#
Spanks pulls Built in to control the position. #SUB#
Built drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Built jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Built 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.
Built passes Spanks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Built manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (6) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Built has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spanks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Built has tightened it up now! Spanks 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 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Humpdywonk tries to clinch but Teodor is having none of it. #CL2#
Teodor darts in and clinches Humpdywonk up against the cage.#TD2#
Teodor pulls Humpdywonk into guard.
Humpdywonk trying to control but Teodor is working from the bottom.
Humpdywonk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Humpdywonk wants to pass the guard but Teodor is keeping the position.#SUB#
Humpdywonk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teodor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teodor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teodor! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Humpdywonk (0) vs (4) Teodor
Humpdywonk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Humpdywonk tries to get out of the position.
Humpdywonk gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor controlling the pace.
Humpdywonk trying to control but Teodor postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Teodor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Humpdywonk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teodor is taking a breather. Humpdywonk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Teodor prevents Humpdywonk from improving his position.
Teodor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Teodor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Teodor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teodor passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (0) vs (7) Teodor
You can see the frustration on Humpdywonk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teodor advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Humpdywonk (0) vs (9) Teodor
Humpdywonk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Humpdywonk is controlling an arm, preventing Teodor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Teodor avoids the attempt from Humpdywonk to control.
Teodor controlling the position easily from mount.
Humpdywonk is trying to escape the mount.
Humpdywonk is working hard here to advance position.
Humpdywonk stops Teodor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Teodor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Teodor takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Humpdywonk (0) vs (12) Teodor
Humpdywonk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Humpdywonk turns into Teodor and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (12) Teodor
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teodor pulls Humpdywonk in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Teodor 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.
Humpdywonk forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Teodor gets back to full guard.
Teodor pulls Humpdywonk in close to prevent any damage.
Humpdywonk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Humpdywonk controlling him for the moment.
Teodor is pulling down on Humpdywonk's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpdywonk, at least for the moment.
Humpdywonk looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Humpdywonk from controlling successfully.
Teodor wants to sweep but no luck.
Teodor seems keen to control Humpdywonk's posture.
Humpdywonk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
Humpdywonk wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving. #T7#
Teodor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Humpdywonk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (5) vs (12) Teodor
Teodor tries to buck Humpdywonk off but Humpdywonk is having none of it.
Humpdywonk wants to control for a moment but Teodor uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Humpdywonk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teodor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Humpdywonk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Teodor gets full guard.
Humpdywonk passes Teodor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teodor is trying to maintain the position but Humpdywonk is very close to passing his half guard.
Humpdywonk wants to pass to mount but Teodor is defending the position.
Teodor is concentrating on defense, preventing Humpdywonk from advancing position. #T9#
Humpdywonk wants to advance to full mount but Teodor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Teodor is adopting a defensive guard.
Humpdywonk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teodor is pulling down on Humpdywonk's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpdywonk, at least for the moment.
Humpdywonk trying to move into half guard but instead Teodor has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (5) vs (14) Teodor
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humpdywonk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (7) vs (14) Teodor
Teodor controlling the position.
Humpdywonk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Humpdywonk prevents Teodor from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humpdywonk wants to pass the guard but Teodor is defending well. #SUB#
Humpdywonk is trying to work for a kimura but Teodor is defending well.
#SUB#
Humpdywonk is looking for a kimura here.
Teodor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Humpdywonk is looking to pass into half guard but Teodor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teodor is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (7) vs (16) Teodor
Teodor is pushing down on Humpdywonk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Humpdywonk is fighting to maintain full guard but Teodor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Humpdywonk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Humpdywonk wants to get back to full guard.
Humpdywonk gets back to full guard.
Humpdywonk trying to keep a closed guard but Teodor is proving a slippery customer.
Humpdywonk is looking to sweep but instead, Teodor has passed into half guard.
Teodor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Humpdywonk is trying to get back to full guard.
Teodor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Teodor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Well, if Teodor 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.
Humpdywonk is looking to control Teodor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Humpdywonk avoid being mounted?
Teodor controlling the action here.
Humpdywonk wants to get back to full guard but Teodor has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (7) vs (19) Teodor
Humpdywonk is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Humpdywonk is being controlled here.
Humpdywonk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teodor controls the position.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teodor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Humpdywonk tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor wins on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 0 losses; Tenshin Nas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chito Jacare Salazar !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nas clinches with his opponent.
Salazar tries to pull guard but Nas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salazar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Nas pulls Salazar into guard.
#SUB2#
Salazar has gone for a leg lock! Nas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salazar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (2) vs (0) Salazar
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Salazar is looking for a triangle here but Nas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (5) vs (0) Salazar
Salazar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (5) vs (2) Salazar
Nas wants to improve his position but Salazar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Nas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from Nas.
Nas is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Nas is keeping the position.
Salazar trying to control but Nas is working from the bottom.
Salazar 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.
Salazar passes Nas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salazar wants to pass to mount but Nas is defending the position.
Nas controlling the position well.
Salazar controlling the action here.#T2#
Salazar prevents Nas from improving his position.
Nas gets full guard.
Salazar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Salazar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (7) vs (2) Salazar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nas stays in close to Salazar 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Salazar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nas 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 Salazar . Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (10) vs (2) Salazar #T3#
Nas takes a little break here. Salazar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nas trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salazar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nas (10) vs (6) Salazar #SUB2#
Salazar has got his arm under Nas's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nas has spun round into Salazar 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (12) vs (6) Salazar #SUB2#
Salazar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nas 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 Salazar . Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (15) vs (6) Salazar #T4#
Nas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salazar 's legs.
Nas wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
Salazar tries to bench press Nas off him but Nas keeps the position.
Salazar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Salazar actively working from the bottom here.
Nas is looking to take a break and control but Salazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nas pulls his head out easily.
Salazar wants to get back to full guard.
Salazar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nas (15) vs (10) Salazar
Nas breaks Salazar 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (17) vs (10) Salazar
Nas sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Nas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Nas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nas defends easily.
Nas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nas 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.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Salazar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Salazar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nas escapes and throws Salazar 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (20) vs (10) Salazar
Nas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Salazar ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nas (22) vs (10) Salazar
Nas fails to move to back control.
Salazar 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: Nas (22) vs (12) Salazar
Salazar trying to move into half guard but instead Nas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (24) vs (12) Salazar #SUB2#
Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nas passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (27) vs (12) Salazar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Nas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nas (29) vs (12) Salazar
Salazar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nas controlling the pace for now.
Salazar tries to improve his position but instead Nas has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nas (32) vs (12) Salazar
Salazar is trying to break free.
Nas keeps control of the position easily here as Salazar tries to buck him off.
Salazar tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Salazar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nas's guard. Nice work there by Salazar .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (32) vs (14) Salazar
Salazar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Nas keeps moving.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar looking to sit in guard and control but Nas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (34) vs (14) Salazar #SUB2#
Salazar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nas 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 Salazar . Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (37) vs (14) Salazar #T10#
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salazar looking for a sweep but Nas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nas (39) vs (14) Salazar
Salazar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nas (42) vs (14) Salazar
Salazar tries to roll but Nas sticks to his back.
#T11#
Nas has good solid back control here.
Salazar is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nas controlling the position well here. Salazar rolled but Nas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Salazar tries to escape the position.
Nas is trying to stick to Salazar 's back but Salazar is turning into Nas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salazar . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nas (42) vs (16) Salazar
Salazar stands and throws Nas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nas (42) vs (19) Salazar
Nas is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Salazar trying to control the position but Nas is working away.
Salazar controls the position.
Salazar working away.
Nas is being controlled here.
Salazar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Salazar moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nas (42) vs (21) Salazar #T13#
Salazar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nas regains half guard.
Nas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Nas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar wants to control but Nas is keeping him busy.
Salazar trying to advance position but Nas counters by regaining guard.
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nas is retaining full guard.
Salazar keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Salazar wants to control from the top but Nas keeps moving.
Salazar is looking to advance position but Nas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nas (46) vs (21) Salazar
Salazar is looking to improve his position but Nas isn't that keen on the idea.
Salazar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nas (49) vs (21) Salazar
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Nas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Nas takes the fight on points by 49 to 21. |
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Main event
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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; Izzy Fishet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Regal Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Fishet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fishet (4) vs (0) Montgomery
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fishet swings around for an armbar but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fishet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (4) vs (2) Montgomery
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fishet is keeping the position for now.
Montgomery content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery won't allow Fishet to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (6) vs (2) Montgomery
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T1#
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fishet controls the pace.
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fishet looking to pass the guard.
Fishet wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Fishet is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Fishet trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fishet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fishet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fishet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fishet advances to half guard.
Fishet is keen to just control but Montgomery is a slippery customer.
Fishet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (9) vs (2) Montgomery
Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Montgomery stops Fishet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fishet wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Fishet looking for a guillotine from mount but Montgomery is having none of it.
Fishet controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Fishet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Montgomery tries to improve his position but instead Fishet has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fishet (12) vs (2) Montgomery#T5##SUB#
Fishet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Fishet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Fishet let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Fishet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Montgomery is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fishet gets his way!
#SUB#
Fishet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish. #SUB#
Fishet tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke. #T6#
Montgomery turns into Fishet and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (12) vs (4) Montgomery
Fishet keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fishet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montgomery passes Fishet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fishet trying to hold on to Montgomery's head to control him but Montgomery postures up.
#T7#
Fishet tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.
Fishet is refusing to be controlled, as Montgomery sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fishet is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to advance position but Fishet won't allow it.
Fishet gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (14) vs (4) Montgomery#T8##SUB2#
Montgomery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fishet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fishet pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery won't allow Fishet to pass to mount.
Fishet works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (17) vs (4) Montgomery
Montgomery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet.
#T9#
Fishet is trying to control. Montgomery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montgomery defends it well. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fishet to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet.
#T10#
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
Fishet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montgomery is in trouble now - Fishet has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (20) vs (4) Montgomery#SUB#
Fishet has control of Montgomery's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Montgomery regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fishet looking to control but Montgomery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Montgomery working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Fishet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Fishet's guard. A big mistake from Fishet there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (20) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB2#
Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB#
Fishet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montgomery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fishet has Montgomery in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (8) Montgomery
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T12#
Montgomery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fishet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fishet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Montgomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fishet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montgomery has Fishet in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (8) Montgomery#T13##SUB2#
Montgomery has his foot on Fishet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fishet works his way back into a safe position though.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Fishet controlling him for the moment.
Fishet looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (10) Montgomery
Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Fishet.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T14#
Montgomery looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
Fishet working a defensive guard here.
Fishet keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fishet has his foot on Montgomery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montgomery works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (24) vs (13) Montgomery
Fishet regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fishet takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
Izzy Fishet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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