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CFC CG Tokyo 12 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Snake persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Snake with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sea Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snake to the ground. Smith is now in Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Smith
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Snake wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (4) vs (2) Smith
Snake looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Snake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (4) vs (4) Smith
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (4) vs (7) Smith
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snake is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Snake wants to control but Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (8) vs (7) Smith
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Snake has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Smith is defending well but eventually Snake manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Smith has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Snake!
Our winner, Sea Snake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'. |
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