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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryota Imanari (ranked 5818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Alvbris (ranked 5089 p4p, 476 weight class). Alvbris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slayer - Bloodline. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryota Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvbris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Imanari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imanari (0) vs (2) Alvbris
Imanari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvbris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (2) vs (2) Alvbris
Alvbris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imanari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Alvbris keeps moving.
Alvbris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvbris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvbris is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvbris is retaining full guard.
Imanari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Alvbris.
Alvbris can't keep his opponent in guard - Imanari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
Alvbris actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvbris is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvbris is not content to let Imanari control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvbris trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Imanari. Oh but Alvbris has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Imanari goes limp - he's gone! Alvbris jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casper Alvbris! |
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