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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 6927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Wallace (ranked 5598 p4p, 448 weight class). Wallace has chosen scotland the brave as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Amano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amano swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Amano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace tries to clinch but Amano moves out of range.
Amano shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Amano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Wallace pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amano trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Amano is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (3) vs (0) Wallace
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano is working to tighten his grip on Wallace's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wallace has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Amano is really squeezing tight and eventually Wallace passes out! Amano breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yoji Amano! |
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