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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Angle and Mikael Bruno Carneiro. Angle comes to the cage accompanied by The Doors - Roadhouse Blues. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mikael Bruno Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Angle feints and as Carneiro raises his hands in defense, Angle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Angle (2) vs (0) Carneiro
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is keeping the position.
Angle trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Angle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Angle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carneiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Angle (2) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Angle (2) vs (5) Carneiro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Angle turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carneiro off and cradles Angle's limp body as Carneiro celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mikael Bruno Carneiro! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Cobb and Jay Kulina. Jay Kulina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Cobb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Kulina shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kulina or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Cobb tries to clinch but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Cobb has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kulina uses from the top position.
Kulina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulina is pushing down on Cobb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cobb is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulina has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulina is looking to stall here but Cobb recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulina postures up.
Kulina trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb can't keep his opponent in guard - Kulina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kulina is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
Kulina works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cobb (0) vs (3) Kulina
Kulina looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobb frees his head quite easily.
Kulina wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Kulina avoids the attempt from Cobb to control.
Kulina is looking to work his way around to Cobb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulina tries to control but Cobb wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cobb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cobb and Kulina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cobb is trying to control Kulina's posture but Kulina avoids it.
Cobb is letting Kulina control him for a moment.
Cobb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cobb (0) vs (5) Kulina
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kulina swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cobb is now in Kulina's guard. A big mistake from Kulina there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (2) vs (5) Kulina
Kulina trying to keep a closed guard but Cobb is proving a slippery customer.
Kulina is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Kulina is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
Kulina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobb looking to sit in guard and control but Kulina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (2) vs (7) Kulina
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kulina trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Kulina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cobb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulina has passed into half guard!
Kulina wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is controlling the pace.
Kulina seems to be working for a kimura but Cobb defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulina wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is just content to waste time from the top position. Cobb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kulina trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Kulina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kulina has gone for a leg lock! Cobb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kulina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cobb (4) vs (7) Kulina
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulina pulls Cobb in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulina is retaining full guard.
Kulina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulina working a defensive guard but Cobb passes into half guard.
Cobb slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
Kulina trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is keen to just control but Kulina is a slippery customer.
Cobb is really struggling to control Kulina but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kulina is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is staying active underneath Cobb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobb wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kulina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobb is working away from the top position though.
Cobb trying to control the action but Kulina is working from the bottom.
Kulina is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulina avoid being mounted?
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is trying to maintain the position but Cobb is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobb forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kulina is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulina avoid being mounted?
Kulina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cobb is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulina keeps working.
Cobb slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulina wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rumina Sato and Frodo Pitlik. Pitlik has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rumina Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frodo Pitlik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sato (2) vs (0) Pitlik
Pitlik looks winded!
Sato content to stall in guard here.
Sato advances to half guard.
Sato slows the pace down in half guard.
Sato works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (5) vs (0) Pitlik
Sato controlling the position easily from mount.
Sato forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sato (8) vs (0) Pitlik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato controls the action.
Sato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pitlik for as long as he can get away with.
Sato continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitlik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sato.
Pitlik is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato continues to hold on tight.
Further stalling from Sato.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sato is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Sato.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pitlik is doing well to defend. Sato seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pitlik is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumina Sato!
Rumina Sato managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Teddy Tonin and Philo Brathwaite. Teddy Tonin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Teddy Tonin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brathwaite has closed the distance and engaged Tonin in a clinch.
Brathwaite wants to take the fight to the mat but Tonin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brathwaite pulls guard successfully.
Brathwaite seems keen to control Tonin's posture.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Tonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brathwaite is keeping the position for now.
Brathwaite pulls Tonin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonin looking to sit in guard and control but Brathwaite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to keep Brathwaite in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brathwaite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonin is retaining full guard.
Brathwaite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brathwaite defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathwaite is fighting to break Tonin's control of his arms but Tonin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonin trying to keep a closed guard but Brathwaite is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite 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 Tonin. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Brathwaite gets to mount! Tonin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Brathwaite is looking to work his way around to Tonin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite controlling his opponent.
Tonin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to reverse the position but Brathwaite maintains control.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite avoids the attempt from Tonin to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite controlling from mount.
Tonin tries to lock up and control but Brathwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonin can't escape the position.
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonin actively working from the bottom here.
Brathwaite controlling the action here.
Brathwaite passes into side control, despite Tonin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (10) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonin tries to buck Brathwaite off but Brathwaite is having none of it.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brathwaite is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (13) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount.
Brathwaite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brathwaite is working away from the top position though.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (16) Brathwaite
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonin is working hard here to advance position.
Tonin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonin is trying to maintain the position but Brathwaite is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brathwaite escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brathwaite! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (0) vs (19) Brathwaite
Brathwaite tries to advance to mount but Tonin denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tonin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonin (0) vs (21) Brathwaite
Tonin is trying to escape the mount but Brathwaite keeps good control and instead manages to take Tonin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonin (0) vs (24) Brathwaite
Tonin can't escape the position.
Tonin breaks Brathwaite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (24) Brathwaite
Brathwaite wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonin trying to control but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Brathwaite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonin (2) vs (26) Brathwaite
Tonin has his foot on Brathwaite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brathwaite works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tonin wants to sweep here but Brathwaite controlling him for the moment.
Tonin is breathing heavily.
Tonin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brathwaite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin has a hand on Brathwaite's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brathwaite takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (29) Brathwaite
Brathwaite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonin wants to control but Brathwaite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonin (2) vs (32) Brathwaite
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Brathwaite working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brathwaite wins on points by 32 to 2. |
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