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SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Herlin wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Herlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herlin is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yoshida jumps guard and drags Herlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Herlin controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Herlin defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herlin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida looking to control.
Herlin is pushing down on Yoshida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshida is fighting to maintain full guard but Herlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Herlin is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Herlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herlin is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is controlling Herlin's trapped leg to prevent Herlin from advancing to side control.
Herlin trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yoshida! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (3) vs (0) Yoshida
Herlin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshida has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshida!
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is trying to control Herlin's posture but Herlin avoids it.
Yoshida prevents Herlin from moving into mount.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well.
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin has knee on belly momentarily but Yoshida bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Herlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Herlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position.
Herlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yoshida is positioning himself well to prevent Herlin advancing to mount.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Herlin (3) vs (4) Yoshida
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is not going to allow Herlin to sit and survive in this position.
Herlin is trying to break free.
Herlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Yoshida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herlin for a finish.
Yoshida looking to break Herlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Herlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yoshida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herlin turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (4) Yoshida
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Herlin has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (6) Yoshida
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Herlin's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Herlin wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Herlin working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herlin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (9) Yoshida
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida postures up.
Herlin regains half guard.
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Herlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (12) Yoshida
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Herlin sneaks back into half guard.
Herlin is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy.
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (7) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Herlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (10) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida looks winded!
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Herlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Herlin (12) vs (12) Yoshida
Herlin goes for an armbar but Yoshida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoshida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (12) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 14 to 12. |
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