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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Aoki and Wally Backman. Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wally Backman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Backman
Aoki takes a little break here. Backman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Backman's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Backman has eaten all the pies!
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount.
Backman prevents Aoki from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman is looking for a sweep.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (6) vs (0) Backman
Aoki fails to advance to Backman's back.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backman is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aoki.
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling his opponent.
Backman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki wants to take Backman's back here but Backman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aoki takes Backman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (9) vs (0) Backman
Aoki controlling the position well here. Backman rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Backman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Backman doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Backman for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Backman tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls the position.
Aoki tightening his grip on Backman, looking for the choke.
Backman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
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.
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Backman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Backman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki's arms.
Aoki is persistently looking for the submission but Backman is defending it well.
Aoki controls the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki continues to stall.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki controls the position.
Backman is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Dai Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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