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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 727 p4p, 21 weight class) and Leo Castellano (ranked 3390 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Castellano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TESTIFY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Edgy Brah has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edgy Brah seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leo Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Castellano has Brah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brah tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Brah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Castellano
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castellano passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Castellano jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Castellano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Castellano.
Castellano pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah trying to control here.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Castellano sits in half guard.
Castellano controlling the action here.
Brah moves into full guard.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castellano stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah trying to control here.
Castellano tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Castellano has control of the leg.
Brah is looking to control Castellano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah is staying active underneath Castellano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah gets full guard.
Brah is looking for a triangle but Castellano pushes his legs off easily.
Castellano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellano trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah working for a triangle but Castellano defends it easily.
Brah keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Castellano looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Castellano
Castellano wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Castellano pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Castellano wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Castellano is looking to improve his position.
Castellano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castellano's guard.
Castellano tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castellano! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (5) Castellano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castellano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castellano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Castellano trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castellano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castellano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castellano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brah preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (5) Castellano
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castellano is trying to improve his position.
Castellano is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working to tighten his grip on Castellano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Castellano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brah is really squeezing tight and eventually Castellano passes out! Brah breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgy Brah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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