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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha and Dai Aoki. Aoki has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Claudio Gadelha 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Gadelha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gadelha's waist but Gadelha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
We've been told by Gadelha's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gadelha stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Claudio Gadelha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Aoki.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gadelha defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Gadelha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gadelha shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gadelha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gadelha but Gadelha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gadelha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (0) Aoki
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadelha to get the leverage.
Gadelha is working for a submission of some sort.
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Gadelha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gadelha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Gadelha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gadelha has Aoki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Gadelha is keeping the position.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki pushing down on Gadelha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (2) vs (5) Aoki
Gadelha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadelha keeps working.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki trying to control the action but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gadelha gets back to full guard.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Gadelha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Gadelha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gadelha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gadelha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (2) vs (8) Aoki
Gadelha gets back to half guard.
Gadelha wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Gadelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
Gadelha gets full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki is sitting in close to Gadelha's body. Gadelha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aoki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aoki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gadelha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Gadelha! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Aoki and Wally Backman. Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wally Backman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Backman
Aoki takes a little break here. Backman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Backman's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Backman has eaten all the pies!
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount.
Backman prevents Aoki from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman is looking for a sweep.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (6) vs (0) Backman
Aoki fails to advance to Backman's back.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backman is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aoki.
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling his opponent.
Backman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki wants to take Backman's back here but Backman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aoki takes Backman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (9) vs (0) Backman
Aoki controlling the position well here. Backman rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Backman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Backman doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Backman for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Backman tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls the position.
Aoki tightening his grip on Backman, looking for the choke.
Backman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
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.
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Backman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Backman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki's arms.
Aoki is persistently looking for the submission but Backman is defending it well.
Aoki controls the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki continues to stall.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki controls the position.
Backman is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Dai Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyler Davis and Dai Aoki. Tyler Davis 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aoki is in Davis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Davis seems keen to control Aoki's posture.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aoki postures up.
Aoki is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
Davis is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Aoki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Aoki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (5) Aoki
Aoki is staying tight to Davis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davis (4) vs (5) Aoki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Davis keeps control of the position as Aoki tries to break free.
Davis doesn't have the hooks in and Aoki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (4) vs (7) Aoki
Davis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aoki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Davis won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Davis recovers full guard.
Aoki trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki trying to control from Davis's half guard. Davis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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