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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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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; Paul Bunyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sota Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takahashi instigates a clinch.
Takahashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
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Takahashi has Bunyons pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takahashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bunyons tumbling to the mat - Takahashi dives into Bunyons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bunyons (0) vs (2) Takahashi
Takahashi passes into half guard.
Takahashi stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Takahashi 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.#SUB#
Bunyons actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
Takahashi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bunyons (0) vs (5) Takahashi#T1#
Bunyons regains half guard.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is pressing down on Bunyons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunyons is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Takahashi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunyons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Takahashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sota Takahashi!
A relieved looking Sota Takahashi 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Pass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pass closes the distance and clinches.
Pass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Pass is working for takedown but Yoshida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yoshida after a bit of a struggle.
Myuki Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Pass.#TD#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Pass
Pass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida passes Pass's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Pass trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
#T1#
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Pass is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Pass trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Pass won't allow Yoshida to pass to mount. #T3#
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yoshida is trying for a kimura here. Pass looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yoshida wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myuki Yoshida! |
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