|
|
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ji Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ji Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ji Woo shoots in for a double leg but Miyagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyagi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Miyagi is keen to just control but Ji Woo is a slippery customer.
Miyagi trying to control from Ji Woo's half guard. Ji Woo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ji Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ji Woo 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.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyagi defends well.
Miyagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Ji Woo is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but Ji Woo denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Miyagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ji Woo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ji Woo manages to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (4) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi 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.
Ji Woo trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to escape but Ji Woo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi staying busy and making it hard for Ji Woo to control.
Miyagi wants to escape the position.
Ji Woo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi prevents Ji Woo from getting a body triangle.
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.
Ji Woo tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyagi pushed the leg off.
Ji Woo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Ji Woo keeps control of the position as Miyagi tries to break free.
Ji Woo controls the action.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miyagi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ji Woo not doing much here.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi has his hands on Ji Woo's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo 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.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ji Woo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but Miyagi defending well.
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily.
Ji Woo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Ji Woo wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ji Woo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Ji Woo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (7) vs (5) Miyagi
Ji Woo wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
Ji Woo prevents Miyagi from getting the reversal.
Ji Woo controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo avoids the attempt from Miyagi to control.
Ji Woo controlling the position easily from mount.
Ji Woo takes Miyagi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (10) vs (5) Miyagi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to break free.
Miyagi is keeping busy.
Ji Woo controlling well, preventing Miyagi from escaping the position.
Ji Woo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miyagi.
Miyagi breaks Ji Woo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (10) vs (7) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Miyagi lying in Ji Woo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ji Woo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Miyagi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
|
|
