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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; 3 Piece Soda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kai Kona!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Soda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soda (0) vs (2) Kona
Soda looking to control.
#SUB#
Soda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving. #SUB#
Soda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soda keeping full guard, as Kona tries to pass.
Kona wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda is trying to keep Kona in close.
#T1##SUB#
Soda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kona is aware though and is defending well.
Soda keeping full guard, as Kona tries to pass.
Kona trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom.
Soda seems keen to control Kona's posture.#SUB#
Soda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kona looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kona sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kona is aware though and is defending well.
Kona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kona trying to control the position from guard on top but Soda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kona rolls with it to try and escape but Soda cranks on the arm and Kona is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 3 Piece Soda!
3 Piece Soda 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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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edson Barboozer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barboozer darts in and clinches Obi up against the cage.#TD2#
Obi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barboozer uses from the top position.
Barboozer trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barboozer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barboozer wants to pass the guard but Obi is defending well.
Barboozer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi gets full guard.#T1#
Barboozer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barboozer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obi's guard.
Barboozer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Obi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Obi is defending against the submission attempts here by Barboozer.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Barboozer passes into half guard.
Barboozer is controlling the pace.
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The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Barboozer 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.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
Obi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Obi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barboozer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Barboozer not doing much here.
Obi is looking to improve his position.
Barboozer trying to pass the guard but Obi defending well.
Obi trying to control from the bottom.
Barboozer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barboozer (3) vs (0) Obi
Obi is looking to regain half guard here but Barboozer keeps moving and retains side control.
Obi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barboozer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barboozer (3) vs (4) Obi#SUB2#
Barboozer fending off the submission attempt from Obi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Obi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barboozer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Barboozer is trying to defend against the choke here but Obi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Obi Tightens the hold and Barboozer taps out furiously! Obi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chike Obi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chike Obi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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