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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nadine De Lange and Vesa Asikainen. Vesa Asikainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Nadine De Lange! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lange sets himself, and Asikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! De Lange avoids it this time.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Asikainen gets double underhooks and turns De Lange into the cage.
De Lange looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (0) Asikainen
De Lange has gone for a leg lock! Asikainen slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Lange's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Lange (2) vs (2) Asikainen
De Lange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but De Lange is keeping the position.
Asikainen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lange looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lange, not yet.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but De Lange keeps moving.
Asikainen stands and throws De Lange's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Lange (2) vs (5) Asikainen
Asikainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Lange is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lange is trying to improve his position.
Asikainen is working to tighten his grip on De Lange's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. De Lange has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Asikainen is really squeezing tight and eventually De Lange passes out! Asikainen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vesa Asikainen!
In defeat, Nadine De Lange stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next time..'. |
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