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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar and Delphino Atlantis. Aguilar comes into the arena with Drector's Cut by Kamikazee blaring out of the sound system. Atlantis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Firestarter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Delphino Atlantis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar tries to keep at a distance but Atlantis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atlantis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aguilar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aguilar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Atlantis
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atlantis is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar trying to control but Atlantis is working from the bottom.
Atlantis is trying to control the position but Aguilar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar pushing down on Atlantis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atlantis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (0) Atlantis
Atlantis is working to get back to half guard.
Atlantis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Atlantis tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar tries to take Atlantis's back but instead Atlantis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atlantis keeps working.
Aguilar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Atlantis has his foot on Aguilar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis working for a triangle but Aguilar defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aguilar pushes down on Atlantis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Atlantis defends it.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Atlantis is working from the bottom.
Atlantis is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atlantis trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Atlantis is defending well.
Aguilar is thwarting Atlantis's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (0) Atlantis
Atlantis tries to lock up and control but Aguilar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aguilar wants to take Atlantis's back here but Atlantis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Atlantis is trying to escape the mount.
Atlantis prevents Aguilar from taking his back.
Atlantis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar looking to control but Atlantis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aguilar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Atlantis is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Atlantis to control.
Atlantis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aguilar moves to his opponent's back but Atlantis bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Aguilar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (8) vs (2) Atlantis
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Atlantis from controlling successfully.
Aguilar working a defensive guard here.
Atlantis passes into half guard.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
Atlantis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atlantis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atlantis is one step ahead there.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Atlantis from controlling successfully.
Atlantis postures up.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atlantis is one step ahead there.
Atlantis sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Aguilar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Atlantis paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Aguilar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvin Aguilar!
An out of breath Alvin Aguilar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Delphino Atlantis had this to say: 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'. |
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