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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
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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