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GRAPPLEMANIA 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 5107 p4p, 194 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4412 p4p, 176 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claudiano wants the takedown. Aoki is fighting it off but Claudiano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aoki 's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claudiano pushes down on Aoki 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Claudiano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Claudiano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to push Aoki 's head away but Aoki is holding on tight.
Claudiano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aoki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aoki shrugs it off.
Claudiano is trying to control here but Aoki has managed to regain half guard.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Aoki looking to control but Claudiano passes into half guard.
Aoki is controlling Claudiano's trapped leg to prevent Claudiano from advancing to side control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano stalling away here and it's allowed Aoki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Claudiano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Claudiano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Claudiano eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki won't allow Claudiano to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Claudiano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Claudiano looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki tries to improve his position but Claudiano has taken his back! Claudiano has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aoki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Claudiano pushes Aoki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Waldo Claudiano! |
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