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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 6229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moran Elishav (ranked 6561 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shiina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Shiina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moran Elishav!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elishav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shiina successfully pulls guard.
Shiina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiina wants to control but Elishav passes easily into half guard.
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elishav pulls his head out easily.
Elishav is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shiina looking for submissions off his back.
Shiina actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shiina looking for a kimura from the bottom but Elishav passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shiina (0) vs (3) Elishav
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shiina (0) vs (5) Elishav
Shiina wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shiina (0) vs (8) Elishav
Elishav is hanging on to Shiina's back as he tries to escape.
Shiina is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Elishav.
Elishav not allowing Shiina to control his hands.
Elishav slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Elishav looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Shiina right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.
Elishav has good solid back control here.
Shiina manages to reverse the position and now he's in Elishav's guard. Nice work there by Shiina.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (8) Elishav
Shiina content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina trying to control but Elishav is working from the bottom.
Shiina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elishav dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (10) Elishav
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elishav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elishav has managed to get both his arms back between Shiina's legs - danger averted.
Elishav postures up.
Elishav stays in close to Shiina's body and controls the position.
Elishav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elishav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elishav has managed to get both his arms back between Shiina's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elishav wants to pass the guard but Shiina is keeping the position.
Shiina wants to sweep here but Elishav controlling him for the moment.
Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elishav has passed into half guard!
Elishav is working for a submission of some sort.
Elishav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elishav.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elishav trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shiina working for submissions but it's allowed Elishav to get to half guard.
Shiina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elishav passes Shiina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shiina tries to roll over but Elishav keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shiina has his feet on Elishav's thighs here. He's pushed Elishav off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Elishav screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina! |
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