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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 6284 p4p, 560 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 874 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuwabara clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Om manages to get underhooks.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown.
Om gets underhooks to prevent Kuwabara's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Om has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ganesha Om has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om trying to control here.
Kuwabara is working for a kimura but Om is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Om moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Om manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Om in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Om defends easily.
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Om doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Om has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Om reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Om taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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