Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

173 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Walters

Yoshida

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deap Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Yoshida
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.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Walters won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Walters trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters postures up.
Yoshida pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshida is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshida is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Yoshida
Walters is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Walters is trying to escape and Yoshida transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Walters is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yoshida! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida!

Event: SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Walters

Moorehead

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Deap Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moorehead quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Moorehead#SUB#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moorehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Moorehead is defending the position.
Moorehead is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters trying to advance position but Moorehead counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Moorehead tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters trying to control but Moorehead is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moorehead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Moorehead
Walters has Moorehead pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moorehead controls the pace.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Moorehead pushes his legs off easily.
Moorehead advances to half guard.
Moorehead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
Moorehead is looking to advance position but Walters won't allow it. #SUB#
Walters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moorehead pulls his head out easily.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Moorehead has control of the leg. #T5##SUB#
Walters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Moorehead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moorehead controlling the action here.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moorehead is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions. #T6##SUB2#
Moorehead is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Moorehead eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Moorehead is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Walters has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Moorehead is in a lot of trouble! Walters is straining to finish and he's done it! Moorehead taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Deap Walters!