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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki and Masakazu Aoki. 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeya Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Masakazu Aoki. Masakazu Aoki maintains the clinch.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeya Aoki fails to pull guard.
Takeya Aoki jumps guard and drags Masakazu Aoki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takeya Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeya Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Takeya Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeya Aoki keeping full guard, as Masakazu Aoki tries to pass.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Takeya Aoki is pressing down on Masakazu Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeya Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masakazu Aoki won't allow Takeya Aoki to sweep him here.
Masakazu Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Masakazu Aoki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Takeya Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Masakazu Aoki has passed into half guard.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki content to control rather than advance.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (3) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (5) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki prevents Takeya Aoki from improving his position.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masakazu Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeya Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeya Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is keeping the position.
Masakazu Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeya Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Masakazu Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masakazu Aoki trying to control the pace.
Takeya Aoki tries to get to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Takeya Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass the guard but Takeya Aoki is defending well.
Takeya Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Masakazu Aoki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (8) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (11) Masakazu Aoki
Masakazu Aoki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape but Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position easily here as Takeya Aoki tries to buck him off.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks in. Takeya Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Masakazu Aoki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Takeya Aoki's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takeya Aoki is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Masakazu Aoki is controlling the pace.
Masakazu Aoki wants to pass to mount but Takeya Aoki is defending the position.
Well, if Masakazu Aoki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki gets full guard.
Takeya Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masakazu Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeya Aoki's guard.
Takeya Aoki is looking for a sweep. Masakazu Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeya Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Masakazu Aoki controlling the action here.
Masakazu Aoki uses his free foot to push down on Takeya Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeya Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (14) Masakazu Aoki
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Takeya Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Masakazu Aoki works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeya Aoki (0) vs (17) Masakazu Aoki
Takeya Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position.
Masakazu Aoki biding his time, controlling Takeya Aoki.
Masakazu Aoki looking for the choke from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Masakazu Aoki keeps control of the position as Takeya Aoki tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Takeya Aoki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masakazu Aoki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeya Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki wins on points by 17 to 0.
Masakazu Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I must train more.'. |
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