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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robert Gibson and Shinobu Yoshimitsu. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Gibson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shinobu Yoshimitsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshimitsu defends it nicely.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshimitsu as he jumps to the side.
Yoshimitsu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gibson closes the distance and pushes Yoshimitsu back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshimitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gibson to keep the fight standing.
Gibson pulls guard successfully.
Yoshimitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibson won't allow Yoshimitsu to pass to mount.
Yoshimitsu is still trying to improve position.
Yoshimitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yoshimitsu passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gibson (0) vs (3) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gibson's legs.
Yoshimitsu moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (0) vs (5) Yoshimitsu
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Yoshimitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yoshimitsu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gibson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yoshimitsu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (0) vs (7) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gibson is now in Yoshimitsu's guard. A big mistake from Yoshimitsu there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (2) vs (7) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu looking for a guillotine here but Gibson defends easily.
Yoshimitsu wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Yoshimitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (2) vs (9) Yoshimitsu
Gibson keeping full guard, as Yoshimitsu tries to pass.
Yoshimitsu stands and throws Gibson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gibson (2) vs (12) Yoshimitsu
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yoshimitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshimitsu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gibson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yoshimitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshimitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gibson is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshimitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Gibson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (2) vs (14) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu working for a guillotine from mount but Gibson is in no mood to give up.
Yoshimitsu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gibson turns into him and now he's in Yoshimitsu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (4) vs (14) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (4) vs (16) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu is pushing down on Gibson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gibson is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshimitsu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yoshimitsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gibson (4) vs (19) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu has control of Gibson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gibson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshimitsu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gibson has worked his arm free - good work by Gibson!
Yoshimitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yoshimitsu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (4) vs (21) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu wants to finish this one by submission but Gibson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yoshimitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yoshimitsu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yoshimitsu working for a submission but Gibson is keeping him at bay.
Gibson tries to hold on but Yoshimitsu postures up.
Gibson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yoshimitsu.
Gibson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yoshimitsu working for a guillotine from mount but Gibson is in no mood to give up.
Yoshimitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yoshimitsu has control of Gibson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gibson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yoshimitsu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gibson is surviving well by controlling Yoshimitsu's body position as best he can.
Yoshimitsu working for a submission but Gibson is keeping him at bay.
Yoshimitsu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gibson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gibson is working to get back to half guard.
Yoshimitsu working for a submission but Gibson is keeping him at bay.
Yoshimitsu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gibson has worked his arm free - good work by Gibson!
Yoshimitsu tries for a kimura but Gibson is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (4) vs (23) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yoshimitsu looking for a guillotine from mount but Gibson is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu looking for a guillotine from mount but Gibson is having none of it.
Yoshimitsu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gibson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gibson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (6) vs (23) Yoshimitsu
Gibson won't allow Yoshimitsu to sweep him here.
Yoshimitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshimitsu 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: Gibson (6) vs (25) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gibson (6) vs (28) Yoshimitsu
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yoshimitsu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gibson has worked his arm free - good work by Gibson!
Yoshimitsu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gibson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (6) vs (30) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yoshimitsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimitsu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gibson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gibson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yoshimitsu.
Yoshimitsu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gibson is surviving well by controlling Yoshimitsu's body position as best he can.
Yoshimitsu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gibson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yoshimitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gibson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gibson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gibson (6) vs (32) Yoshimitsu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshimitsu has control of Gibson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gibson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yoshimitsu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gibson turns into him and now he's in Yoshimitsu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (8) vs (32) Yoshimitsu
Gibson won't allow Yoshimitsu to sweep him here.
Yoshimitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (8) vs (34) Yoshimitsu
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gibson keeping full guard, as Yoshimitsu tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshimitsu pushes down on Gibson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yoshimitsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gibson reverses the position - he's now on top in Yoshimitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (10) vs (34) Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshimitsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gibson (10) vs (36) Yoshimitsu
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu wins on points by 36 to 10. |
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