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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 21797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 818 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Ketler's choice of entrance music: Bonecracker- Shocore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Von Ketler rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Von Ketler has picked Hattori up - he's going for a ride! Von Ketler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Hattori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Ketler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Hattori won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Hattori is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Hattori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler is thwarting Hattori's attempts to control the position.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori makes his way to full guard, as Von Ketler worked for a kimura.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hattori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hattori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hattori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hattori holds on and takes a little breather.
Hattori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Hattori is defending the position.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori gets full guard.
Hattori is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
Hattori controls Von Ketler momentarily but Von Ketler frees himself.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura here.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Ketler.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Ketler wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Hattori tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Von Ketler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Von Ketler
Hattori manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Von Ketler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler controlling the action here.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Von Ketler moves into full mount! Hattori won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Von Ketler
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler prevents Hattori from getting the reversal.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (11) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hattori is looking to escape.
Von Ketler looking to secure an arm triangle but Hattori defends it well.
Von Ketler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hattori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to escape the mount.
Von Ketler wants to take Hattori's back here but Hattori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hattori tries to lock up and control but Von Ketler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Von Ketler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hattori is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Ketler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (14) Von Ketler
Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Ketler.
Hattori tries to escape but Von Ketler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to get the hooks in deep but Hattori pushed the leg off.
Von Ketler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hattori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hattori defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (14) Von Ketler
Hattori pushing down on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Hattori pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hattori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hattori.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Hattori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is controlling Hattori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hattori is working away from the top position though.
Hattori works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (5) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Von Ketler is working to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler tries to improve his position but instead Hattori has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (8) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Hattori keeps control of the position easily here as Von Ketler tries to buck him off.
Von Ketler trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Hattori has got one arm under Von Ketler's chin. This could be trouble... Von Ketler trying to control the other hand but Hattori gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Von Ketler has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Hattori!
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'. |
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