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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Marsh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tozan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsh! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marsh (0) vs (4) Tozan
Tozan takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tozan is working to tighten his grip on Marsh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marsh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tozan is really squeezing tight and eventually Marsh passes out! Tozan breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Davenport shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davenport showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Tozan#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davenport pulls his head out easily.
Davenport trying to control the action but Tozan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Davenport is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tozan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davenport wants to control from the top but Tozan keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Davenport defends easily.
Davenport seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davenport trying to control but Tozan is working from the bottom.
Davenport is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tozan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tozan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Tozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Davenport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davenport looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tozan keeping full guard, as Davenport tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tozan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davenport is defending well. Tozan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davenport has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tozan celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sanemoto Tozan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kozlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tozan did well to prevent Kozlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tozan (0) vs (2) Kozlov#SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Tozan defends it.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tozan keeps working. #SUB#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kozlov is trying to control. Tozan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kozlov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.
Tozan is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov is keen to just control but Tozan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Kozlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tozan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kozlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tozan. Score +3 for passing guard: Tozan (0) vs (5) Kozlov
Kozlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tozan (0) vs (7) Kozlov
Tozan is looking to improve his position but Kozlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tozan is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kozlov wants to control the pace but Tozan is squirming around nicely.
Tozan working to try and regain half guard.
Kozlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tozan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tozan (0) vs (10) Kozlov
Tozan is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Kozlov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tozan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kozlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Kozlov! Mirko Kozlov retains his lightweight title!
Mirko Kozlov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tozan gets caught napping as Louis dives in and scores a takedown. Tozan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (0) Tozan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tozan working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Tozan keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.#SUB2#
Louis is posturing up here but Tozan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Louis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Louis has to tap! Slick submission there by Tozan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
WCW
Date: May 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tozan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlov sprawls well. Kozlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tozan gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tozan jumps into guard, dragging Kozlov to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tozan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tozan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kozlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kozlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tozan's guard. #T1#
Kozlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov wants to take a breather but Tozan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov not doing much here.
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Tozan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kozlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kozlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (3) vs (0) Tozan
Kozlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tozan is looking to escape.
Kozlov prevents Tozan from getting the reversal.
Kozlov trying to control but Tozan is having none of it.
Kozlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Tozan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kozlov content to control rather than advance.
Tozan is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Kozlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tozan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Tozan is staying active underneath Kozlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Tozan defends it.
Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (6) vs (0) Tozan
Kozlov wants to take Tozan's back here but Tozan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kozlov tries to control but Tozan wriggling away. #T5#
Tozan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tozan is squirming around, avoiding Kozlov's attempts to control the action.
Tozan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Tozan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Tozan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tozan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kozlov.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlov is trying to control. Tozan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Kozlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tozan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kozlov is keen to just control but Tozan is a slippery customer.
Well, if Kozlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Tozan defending well.
Tozan is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tozan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tozan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Tozan is keeping the position.
Tozan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tozan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tozan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kozlov has picked Tozan up and slammed him! Tozan can't keep hold of the triangle and Kozlov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (9) vs (0) Tozan
Tozan is not content to let Kozlov control the position. #T9#
Tozan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kozlov (9) vs (2) Tozan#SUB2#
Tozan is trying to work for a kimura but Kozlov is defending well.
Kozlov is looking to control Tozan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozlov avoid being mounted?
Kozlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tozan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (9) vs (5) Tozan#T10#
Tozan content just to control the position here.
Kozlov wants to control but Tozan is having none of it.
Kozlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kozlov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kozlov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kozlov (11) vs (5) Tozan
Kozlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tozan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kozlov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tozan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (14) vs (5) Tozan
Tozan tries to improve position but can't.
Kozlov controls the position from side control.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tozan keeps working.
Tozan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kozlov's best efforts.#T12##SUB2#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tozan wants to sweep but Kozlov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (17) vs (5) Tozan
Kozlov trying to control the position but Tozan is working away.
Tozan is looking to regain half guard here but Kozlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kozlov trying to control the position but Tozan is working away. #SUB#
Kozlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kozlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Tozan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kozlov's best efforts.#SUB#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tozan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tozan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kozlov (20) vs (5) Tozan
Tozan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kozlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kozlov prevents Tozan from getting the reversal.
Kozlov controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Tozan is trying desperately to improve position.
Tozan tries to improve his position but instead Kozlov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kozlov (23) vs (5) Tozan
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kozlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Tozan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Kozlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tozan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kozlov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tozan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov controlling well, preventing Tozan from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kozlov takes the fight on points by 23 to 5.
After the fight, Mirko Kozlov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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