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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akira Uematsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tam instigates a clinch.
Tam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uematsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uematsu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Uematsu (0) vs (4) Tam
Good control from Tam.
Uematsu is really stuck here.
Uematsu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Uematsu doesn't escape.
Uematsu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tam controlling the position well here. Uematsu rolled but Tam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uematsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tam.
Uematsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Tam gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam controls the action.
Uematsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uematsu tries to escape the position.
Tam looking to break Uematsu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uematsu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tam 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, Uematsu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uematsu really is a fat lump.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Uematsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Uematsu for a finish.
Tam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Uematsu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tam avoiding Uematsu 's attempts to control his hands.
Tam controlling from the back.
Tam keeps control of the position as Uematsu tries to break free.
Uematsu showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Uematsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam controls the position.
Uematsu can't escape the position.
Uematsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tam's arms.
Tam has good solid back control here.
Tam looking for the choke but no joy.
Uematsu trying to control the action but Tam just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Uematsu is in bad spot here.
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.
Uematsu is in bad spot here.
Tam controlling from the back.
Uematsu showing good submission defense here.
Tam is not going to allow Uematsu to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tam controlling the positon.
Uematsu just trying to survive but Tam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tam is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Uematsu is really stuck here.
Tam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tam keeps control of the position as Uematsu tries to break free.
Tam controlling the position well here. Uematsu rolled but Tam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Uematsu can't escape the position.
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.
Uematsu tries to escape but Tam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu is working hard here to advance position.
Tam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Uematsu doesn't escape.
Tam working for a choke but Uematsu is defending well.
Tam has good solid back control here.
Tam 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, Uematsu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tam is riding his opponent, not letting Uematsu buck him off.
Tam working for a choke but Uematsu is defending well.
Uematsu is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tam controls the position.
Tam has the hooks in. Uematsu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tam is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tam is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Uematsu has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tam has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Uematsu taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tam doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peetu Tam!
Our winner, Peetu Tam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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