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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abbas Shahriari and Antero Jose Carneiro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abbas Shahriari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antero Jose Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carneiro leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carneiro tries to counter with a clinch but Shahriari shakes him off and moves away.
Carneiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Shahriari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shahriari.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbas Shahriari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shahriari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carneiro swivels and escapes.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Shahriari avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari shoots in and drives through. Carneiro sprawls well.
Carneiro wants to counter the offense by Shahriari and move into the clinch position.
Shahriari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carneiro is trying to defend but Shahriari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shahriari (2) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro tries to get to full guard but Shahriari has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shahriari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shahriari! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (5) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro gets back to half guard.
Shahriari moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Carneiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (8) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari trying to control the pace.
Shahriari prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Shahriari stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Shahriari controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shahriari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shahriari passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (11) vs (0) Carneiro
Carneiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carneiro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shahriari stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Shahriari.
Shahriari wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro trying to control but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari prevents Carneiro from improving his position.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shahriari pulls his head out easily.
Shahriari trying to control the pace.
Shahriari is looking to advance position but Carneiro won't allow it.
Carneiro moves into full guard.
Carneiro has his foot on Shahriari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shahriari works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shahriari stacks Carneiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shahriari! Score +3 for passing guard: Shahriari (14) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari gets to mount! Carneiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shahriari (16) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari controlling from the full mount.
Shahriari is looking to work his way around to Carneiro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shahriari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shahriari (19) vs (0) Carneiro
Shahriari is not going to allow Carneiro to sit and survive in this position.
Carneiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shahriari's guard. Nice work there by Carneiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shahriari (19) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro is looking to pass into half guard but Shahriari pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shahriari is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shahriari (21) vs (2) Carneiro
Carneiro is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
Shahriari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shahriari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shahriari advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shahriari wants to free his trapped foot but Carneiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carneiro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shahriari is tapping! Great win for Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antero Jose Carneiro!
A relieved looking Antero Jose Carneiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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