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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jobber and Billy Styles. Jobber comes to the cage accompanied by Loser by Beck. Styles has chosen "Breath" by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music. Styles has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Jobber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Styles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Styles moves into the clinch.
Styles pulls Jobber into guard.
Jobber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jobber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jobber 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.
Jobber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jobber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jobber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jobber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jobber drops back looking for a leg! Styles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Styles manages to kick Jobber off! Jobber jumps back into Styles's guard.
Jobber 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobber has gone for a leg lock! Styles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jobber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (0) vs (2) Styles
Styles wants to control from the top but Jobber keeps moving.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (2) vs (2) Styles
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Styles can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Jobber has control of the leg.
Styles looks winded!
Jobber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Styles defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Styles is defending against the submission attempts here by Jobber.
Jobber is looking for a kimura here.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Styles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jobber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Styles tries to roll over but Jobber keeps him under control.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Styles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jobber.
Jobber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jobber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Styles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Jobber is trying to work for a kimura but Styles is defending well.
Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jobber to get the leverage.
Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jobber to get the leverage.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Styles is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Styles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jobber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jobber is looking for a kimura here.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
Jobber tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Jobber seems to be looking for submissions.
Jobber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Styles sees it coming and defends easily.
Styles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Jobber has control of the leg.
Jobber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jobber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Jobber eventually gives up the hold.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jobber seems to be working for a kimura but Styles defends the submission attempt.
Jobber wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jobber is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Jobber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Jobber is very close to passing his half guard.
Styles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Styles.
Jobber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Styles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Styles has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (2) vs (4) Styles
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jobber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (4) vs (4) Styles
Jobber looking to pass the guard.
Jobber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Styles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jobber has Styles in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jobber (4) vs (6) Styles
Jobber controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jobber wants to sweep here but Styles controlling him for the moment.
Jobber managing to control the position.
Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jobber (4) vs (9) Styles
Styles is trying to get an arm triangle but Jobber is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobber regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Styles wins on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Styles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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