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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 23385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 20703 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Liguy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Macho Man Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Liguy, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Liguy against the cage but Liguy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liguy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savage's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Liguy
Liguy prevents Savage from improving his position.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Liguy.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Liguy sits in half guard.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liguy is looking for a kimura here.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Liguy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (5) Liguy
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liguy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Liguy keeps moving and retains side control.
Liguy is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Liguy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Liguy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to bench press Liguy off him but Liguy keeps the position.
Liguy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liguy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liguy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liguy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liguy moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savage (0) vs (7) Liguy
Savage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liguy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Liguy eventually gives up the hold.
Liguy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liguy to get the leverage.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Liguy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Liguy is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liguy is aware though and is defending well.
Liguy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Liguy off! Liguy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liguy defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Liguy passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Liguy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Liguy trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Liguy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Liguy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Liguy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Liguy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savage! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (10) Liguy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liguy is working for a guillotine from mount but Savage frees his head quite easily.
Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liguy working for a submission but Savage is keeping him at bay.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Liguy's attempts to control the action.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savage regains half guard.
Liguy wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.
Savage is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Liguy is tapping! Great win for Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Macho Man Savage!
After winning the bout, Macho Man Savage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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