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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 785 p4p, 115 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 8410 p4p, 611 weight class). Mytilinaios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sanitarium. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tisoaka's choice of entrance music: Festivo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mytilinaios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tisoaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Mytilinaios finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios won't allow Tisoaka to sweep him here.
Mytilinaios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tisoaka working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is stalling in the full guard.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mytilinaios controls the pace.
Tisoaka seems keen to control Mytilinaios's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Mytilinaios is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up.
Tisoaka wants to hit a switch here but Mytilinaios passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tisoaka there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (5) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios fails to take his opponent's back.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has given up his back here. Will Mytilinaios look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mytilinaios (8) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios tries to keep control of the position but Tisoaka is staying busy.
Mytilinaios is working for a rear naked choke. Tisoaka is not defending it well and Mytilinaios has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tisoaka refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tisoaka's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kostas Mytilinaios!
A relieved looking Kostas Mytilinaios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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