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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Finlay Darrow and The Sigit. Sigit has chosen Gie as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finlay Darrow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sigit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darrow (0) vs (2) Sigit
Sigit is working for a kimura but Darrow is defending it quite comfortably.
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but Darrow defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darrow (0) vs (5) Sigit
Sigit trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sigit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Darrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sigit but great work by Darrow. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darrow (4) vs (5) Sigit
Sigit tries to improve position but can't.
Darrow controls the position from side control.
Sigit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Darrow controlling the action here.
Darrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigit sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
Darrow wants to free his trapped foot but Sigit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Darrow'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.
Darrow works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darrow (7) vs (5) Sigit
Sigit sneaks back into half guard.
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Darrow trying to control the action but Sigit is working from the bottom.
Sigit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit looking for submissions off his back.
Sigit is looking to control Darrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sigit avoid being mounted?
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Darrow seems to be working for a kimura but Sigit defends the submission attempt.
Sigit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow passes Sigit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigit keeps working.
Sigit looking for submissions off his back.
Darrow is trying to control. Sigit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sigit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darrow controlling the action here.
Sigit tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sigit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigit is retaining full guard.
Darrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sigit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darrow has managed to get both his arms back between Sigit's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Darrow frees his head nicely. Oh but Sigit has switched to an armbar! Darrow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). The Sigit!
The Sigit took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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