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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha and Dai Aoki. Aoki has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Claudio Gadelha 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Gadelha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gadelha's waist but Gadelha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
We've been told by Gadelha's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gadelha stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Claudio Gadelha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Aoki.
Aoki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gadelha defends well and Aoki ends up having to push Gadelha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gadelha shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gadelha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gadelha but Gadelha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gadelha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (0) Aoki
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadelha to get the leverage.
Gadelha is working for a submission of some sort.
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Gadelha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Gadelha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gadelha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Gadelha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gadelha has Aoki in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (2) vs (2) Aoki
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Gadelha is keeping the position.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki pushing down on Gadelha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha with the active half guard here but Aoki passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (2) vs (5) Aoki
Gadelha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadelha keeps working.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki trying to control the action but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gadelha gets back to full guard.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Gadelha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Gadelha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aoki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gadelha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gadelha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (2) vs (8) Aoki
Gadelha gets back to half guard.
Gadelha wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Gadelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
Gadelha gets full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Gadelha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki is sitting in close to Gadelha's body. Gadelha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aoki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aoki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gadelha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Gadelha! |
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