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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marat Magomedov and Oaki Sato. Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Marat Magomedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marat Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Oaki Sato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sato.
Sato fails with the takedown.
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Sato up, before dumping him to the ground. Sato manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Sato
Sato is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Magomedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sato has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Magomedov is looking to defend but Sato has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Magomedov! Sato pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Magomedov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oaki Sato!
A very excited looking Oaki Sato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marat Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back to break this boy, you will see'. |
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