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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryan Bishop and Prathamesh Randhawa. Randhawa has chosen Dhoom Taana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bryan Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Randhawa scores with a takedown into Bishop's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishop (0) vs (2) Randhawa
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa passes into half guard.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Randhawa is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bishop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randhawa wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.
Randhawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Randhawa eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Randhawa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa goes for an armbar but Bishop turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bishop. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Randhawa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Randhawa up and slammed him! Randhawa can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (5) vs (5) Randhawa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Randhawa's legs.
Randhawa is trying to escape the position but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop tries to advance to mount but Randhawa denies him.
Bishop tries for a kimura but Randhawa is defending well.
Randhawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Randhawa. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (8) vs (5) Randhawa
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but Randhawa is defending well.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randhawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bishop off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishop (8) vs (9) Randhawa
Randhawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bishop is doing well to defend. Randhawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bishop is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
An out of breath Prathamesh Randhawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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