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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Belfort and Lyon Okiro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Belfort! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Belfort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belfort closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belfort (2) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort stands and throws Okiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belfort tries to move to full mount but Okiro actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro manages to get to full guard.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Okiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (5) vs (2) Okiro
Belfort wants to hit a switch here but Okiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belfort there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (5) Okiro
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort tries to lock up and control but Okiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (5) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
Okiro working for the choke.
Okiro is trying to stick to Belfort's back but Belfort is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belfort. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (7) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort is looking to advance position but Okiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belfort (7) vs (12) Okiro
Belfort is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Okiro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (7) vs (15) Okiro
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Belfort is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okiro.
Belfort trying to control the position but Okiro manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Belfort is in bad spot here.
Okiro controlling the position well here. Belfort rolled but Okiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Belfort tries to break free.
Belfort manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okiro's guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (15) Okiro
Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (17) Okiro
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okiro has passed into half guard!
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okiro pulls his head out easily.
Okiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Belfort. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (9) vs (20) Okiro
A lull in the action here.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Belfort but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belfort (9) vs (22) Okiro
Okiro controlling the pace for now.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belfort tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (9) vs (25) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Okiro controlling the positon.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort tries to escape but Okiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okiro keeps control of the position easily here as Belfort tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort trying to control but not successfully.
Belfort tries to break free.
Well, with Okiro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Belfort is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to break free.
Okiro biding his time, controlling Belfort.
Belfort is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Okiro.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Okiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't escape the position.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Okiro gets his hands free as Belfort looks to control.
Belfort has hold of Okiro's leg, trying to break free but it's let Okiro lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Belfort is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Okiro throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyon Okiro! |
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