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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katsu Kurosawa and Nickthaniel Diaz. Diaz has chosen Feiticeira as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nickthaniel Diaz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Katsu Kurosawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nickthaniel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kurosawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurosawa gets a clinch.
Kurosawa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (0) Diaz
Kurosawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurosawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Kurosawa swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kurosawa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (2) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurosawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (5) Diaz
Kurosawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz looking to control but Kurosawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Kurosawa is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kurosawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa looking for subs from the bottom but Diaz mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurosawa (4) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Kurosawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurosawa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kurosawa (4) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Kurosawa'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.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diaz has the hooks in. Kurosawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is trying to stick to Kurosawa's back but Kurosawa is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kurosawa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurosawa (6) vs (11) Diaz
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosawa defends well.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurosawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosawa advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kurosawa'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.
Kurosawa seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Kurosawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Kurosawa eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurosawa.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurosawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Kurosawa defends easily.
Kurosawa pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura here.
Kurosawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosawa defends it easily.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurosawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Kurosawa pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kurosawa tries to pass.
Kurosawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosawa is proving a slippery customer.
Kurosawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looks winded!
Kurosawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurosawa to get the leverage.
Kurosawa is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurosawa to get the leverage.
Diaz is pressing down on Kurosawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurosawa drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Kurosawa off! Kurosawa jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosawa defends well.
Kurosawa is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurosawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurosawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brannigan Steele and Terry Akki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brannigan Steele! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Terry Akki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele tries to pull guard but Akki won't allow it.
Akki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akki jumps guard.
Akki looking for a sweep. Not yet Akki, not yet.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akki wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki has control of Steele's left arm, preventing Steele from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele content to stall in guard here.
Steele wants to control from the top but Akki keeps moving.
Akki has control of Steele's left arm, preventing Steele from doing any damage.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Akki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Akki.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Akki is keeping the position.
Steele wants to control from the top but Akki keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steele (0) vs (2) Akki
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control the position.
Akki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steele controls Akki momentarily but Akki frees himself.
Akki is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steele (2) vs (2) Akki
Steele passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steele (5) vs (2) Akki
Akki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akki holding on.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Akki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steele is keen to just control but Akki is a slippery customer.
Akki wants to get back to full guard.
Steele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steele (8) vs (2) Akki
Steele jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akki and Steele has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steele's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Steele working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akki's thigh. Akki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Akki keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Akki pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Akki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akki pulls Steele in close to his closed guard and prevents Steele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steele is pushing down on Akki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akki is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele stalling away here and it's allowed Akki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steele trying to control but Akki is working from the bottom.
Akki seems keen to control Steele's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akki wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Akki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Akki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steele (8) vs (4) Akki
Steele looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steele wants to control the position but Akki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Steele looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Akki pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steele (8) vs (7) Akki
Akki content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steele stops Akki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Akki 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.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akki is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Akki defends easily.
Steele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steele working a defensive guard but Akki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steele (8) vs (10) Akki
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akki tries to move to mount but Steele blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steele is looking to reverse the position.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steele (8) vs (13) Akki
Steele prevents Akki from moving into mount.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akki taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steele (10) vs (13) Akki
And that's the end of the fight!
Akki wins on points by 13 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Akki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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