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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akira Hayabusa and Eli Armis. Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Armis has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Akira Hayabusa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Armis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayabusa (0) vs (2) Armis
Armis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Armis wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Armis passes Hayabusa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Hayabusa defends it.
Armis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is trying to control. Hayabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armis is pressing down on Hayabusa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hayabusa is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayabusa defends it well.
Armis is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayabusa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hayabusa (0) vs (5) Armis
Armis tries to advance position but instead Hayabusa slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Hayabusa defends it.
Armis uses his free foot to push down on Hayabusa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hayabusa. Score +3 for passing guard: Hayabusa (0) vs (8) Armis
Armis looking to control but Hayabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hayabusa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis goes for an armbar but Hayabusa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hayabusa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hayabusa (2) vs (8) Armis
Armis wants to sweep here but Hayabusa controlling him for the moment.
Armis looking for a guillotine here but Hayabusa defends easily.
Armis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayabusa defends well.
Armis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayabusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayabusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayabusa trying to move into half guard but instead Armis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hayabusa (2) vs (10) Armis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis is looking to pass into half guard but Hayabusa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hayabusa is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hayabusa (4) vs (10) Armis
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayabusa advances to half guard.
Hayabusa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hayabusa (7) vs (10) Armis
Hayabusa wants to control but Armis is keeping him busy.
Hayabusa happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayabusa taking a break here but Armis is having none of it and regains half guard.
Armis looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Armis reverses the position - he's now on top in Hayabusa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hayabusa (7) vs (12) Armis
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Armis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayabusa! Score +3 for passing guard: Hayabusa (7) vs (15) Armis
Armis forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hayabusa (7) vs (18) Armis
Hayabusa trying to control the hands but Armis won't let him.
Armis wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping busy.
Armis looking for the choke from the back.
Hayabusa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hayabusa prevents Armis from getting a body triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Armis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hayabusa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hayabusa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hayabusa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Armis gets his way!
Armis looking to hold on to the position here but Hayabusa rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Armis advances to half guard.
Armis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armis is keen to just control but Hayabusa is a slippery customer.
Armis trying to pass the guard but Hayabusa defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armis is stalling here. Hayabusa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hayabusa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayabusa (11) vs (18) Armis
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Hayabusa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hayabusa (13) vs (18) Armis
Hayabusa takes Armis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hayabusa (16) vs (18) Armis
Hayabusa tries to get the hooks in deep but Armis pushed the leg off.
Armis rolls, trying to escape but Hayabusa keeps control of the position.
Hayabusa wants to control but Armis manages to buck him off and is now in Hayabusa's guard! Nice work there by Armis! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hayabusa (16) vs (20) Armis
Armis wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Armis wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Armis trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Armis keeps trying to improve his position.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Armis preventing the sweep.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.
Hayabusa pulls Armis in close to prevent any damage.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis is still trying to improve position.
Armis forces his way into half guard.
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayabusa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armis is stalling here. Hayabusa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hayabusa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayabusa (20) vs (20) Armis
Hayabusa trying to control the position but Armis is working away.
Armis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa is looking to advance position but Armis won't allow it.
Armis actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis tries to roll over but Hayabusa keeps him under control.
Armis is looking to control Hayabusa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armis avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Armis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Armis wins on points by 21 to 20.
An out of breath Eli Armis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Akira Hayabusa had this to say: 'Watashi mo kakushin shimashita. Shikashi, kare no A - gēmu o motarasu tame ni watashi no aite ni furukurejitto. Ōku no sonkei. Watashi no manējā no matto no okage de, watashi no suponsā. Hon'nō to makyaberi. Modotte kimasu. Arigatō'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Mega Funkyama. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funkyama darts in and clinches Semerkhet up against the cage.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semerkhet prevents it.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Semerkhet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Funkyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Semerkhet regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Funkyama
Funkyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semerkhet's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (2) Funkyama
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Semerkhet biding his time, controlling Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to escape the position.
Semerkhet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Funkyama.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Funkyama right now.
Semerkhet is riding his opponent, not letting Funkyama buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama staying busy and making it hard for Semerkhet to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
Semerkhet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Funkyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Semerkhet's guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (4) Funkyama
Semerkhet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama is pushing down on Semerkhet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semerkhet is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semerkhet is refusing to be controlled, as Funkyama sits in half guard.
Semerkhet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semerkhet is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
Funkyama wants to control but Semerkhet is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama uses his free foot to push down on Semerkhet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (7) Funkyama
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Semerkhet is now in Funkyama's guard. A big mistake from Funkyama there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (7) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Semerkhet stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semerkhet has managed to get both his arms back between Funkyama's legs - danger averted.
Semerkhet looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semerkhet controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (12) Funkyama
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (6) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Semerkhet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Semerkhet shrugs it off.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (8) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
Funkyama controls Semerkhet momentarily but Semerkhet frees himself.
Semerkhet passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkyama controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semerkhet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to escape the mount.
Semerkhet controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semerkhet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Semerkhet stalling.
Semerkhet trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
Semerkhet trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (16) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Semerkhet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (19) Funkyama
Funkyama tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (11) vs (21) Funkyama
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Semerkhet is having none of it.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Semerkhet to control.
Semerkhet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Semerkhet is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama is looking to work his way around to Semerkhet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 21 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Mega Funkyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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