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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mortimer Locust (ranked 22306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6843 p4p, 613 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mortimer Locust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locust drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akira Wakabayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locust moves into the clinch.
Locust gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Locust (2) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Locust wants to pass to mount but Akira Wakabayashi is defending the position.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to get to full guard but Locust has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locust is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locust not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Locust puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Locust keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (5) vs (0) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi can't escape the position.
Locust controlling the pace for now.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Akira Wakabayashi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Locust controlling the action here.
Locust seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Locust sits in half guard.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is defending well.
Locust is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Locust wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locust pulls his head out easily.
Locust is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akira Wakabayashi defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akira Wakabayashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Locust from controlling successfully.
Akira Wakabayashi has an active guard here but Locust has managed to pass into half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Locust performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking to pass the guard.
Akira Wakabayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Locust wants to pass the guard but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping the position.
Locust stopping the sweep attempt from Akira Wakabayashi.
Locust slips nicely into half guard.
Locust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Akira Wakabayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Locust won't allow Akira Wakabayashi to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Locust jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akira Wakabayashi has his foot on Locust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locust works his way back into a safe position though.
Locust thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Locust wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locust is really struggling to control Akira Wakabayashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Locust drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akira Wakabayashi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locust has Akira Wakabayashi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (5) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Locust is pulling down on Akira Wakabayashi's head to control his posture.
Akira Wakabayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locust wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locust manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Locust keeping full guard, as Akira Wakabayashi tries to pass.
Locust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Locust working a defensive guard here.
Locust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for a sweep. Not yet Locust, not yet.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Locust wants to sweep but no luck.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a leg! Locust is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locust manages to kick Akira Wakabayashi off! Akira Wakabayashi jumps back into Locust's guard.
Locust pulls Akira Wakabayashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Akira Wakabayashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locust is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Locust (7) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Locust forces his way into half guard.
Locust is trying to control. Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Locust.
Locust is thwarting Akira Wakabayashi's attempts to control the position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to control Locust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akira Wakabayashi avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Locust is working for a submission of some sort.
Locust is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from improving his position.
Locust is looking for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locust to get the leverage.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Locust.
Akira Wakabayashi is doing well to control the position and prevent Locust from advancing to side control.
Locust is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akira Wakabayashi is just riding it out for now. Locust eventually gives up the hold.
Locust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akira Wakabayashi! Score +3 for passing guard: Locust (10) vs (2) Akira Wakabayashi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Locust looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Locust looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Locust wants to control the pace but Akira Wakabayashi is squirming around nicely.
Locust with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locust prevents Akira Wakabayashi from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Locust takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Mortimer Locust rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hashim Mehadah (ranked 5196 p4p, 546 weight class) and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6449 p4p, 651 weight class). Mehadah's entrance music is Sandu Ciorba - Dalibomba. A fine choice. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hashim Mehadah has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hashim Mehadah seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hashim Mehadah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mehadah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akira Wakabayashi defends well and Mehadah ends up having to push Akira Wakabayashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Akira Wakabayashi jumps guard and drags Mehadah to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Akira Wakabayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mehadah drops back looking for a leg! Akira Wakabayashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akira Wakabayashi manages to kick Mehadah off! Mehadah jumps back into Akira Wakabayashi's guard.
Mehadah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mehadah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akira Wakabayashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mehadah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mehadah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mehadah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mehadah frees his head nicely. Oh but Akira Wakabayashi has switched to an armbar! Mehadah is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6392 p4p, 646 weight class) and Jack Zack (ranked 22193 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence. Zack has chosen PnB Rock - Selfish as his entrance music. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (0) Zack
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Zack defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zack keeps working.
Zack moves into full guard.
Zack keeping moving, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (4) Zack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zack's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Zack wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zack has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a triangle but Zack pushes his legs off easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zack is defending well. Akira Wakabayashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zack has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Akira Wakabayashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 41: Guns
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Akira Wakabayashi does it's job there.
Akira Wakabayashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akira Wakabayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akira Wakabayashi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gendozo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gendozo looks to clinch but Akira Wakabayashi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gendozo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Shatiko and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akira Wakabayashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shatiko is fending him off so far but Akira Wakabayashi persists. Nope, Shatiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shatiko closes the distance and pushes Akira Wakabayashi back into the cage.
Shatiko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akira Wakabayashi to keep the fight standing.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shatiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shatiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steven Shatiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to pull guard.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira Wakabayashi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatiko slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatiko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to control from the bottom.
Shatiko controlling the action here.
Shatiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira Wakabayashi keeps working.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but Shatiko is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to control Shatiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akira Wakabayashi avoid being mounted?
Shatiko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Shatiko keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Shatiko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shatiko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to maintain the position but Shatiko is very close to passing his half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is holding on to half guard well.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shatiko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shatiko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shatiko (0) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi working for a choke but Shatiko is defending well.
Akira Wakabayashi is hanging on to Shatiko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Akira Wakabayashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shatiko trying to control the action but Akira Wakabayashi just sinks the hooks in.
Akira Wakabayashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for the RNC.
Shatiko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi working for the choke.
Akira Wakabayashi looks winded!
Shatiko turns into Akira Wakabayashi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (2) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shatiko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shatiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Shatiko from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shatiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shatiko wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shatiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akira Wakabayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira Wakabayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shatiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shatiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira Wakabayashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shatiko controls the pace.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akira Wakabayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shatiko has picked Akira Wakabayashi up and slammed him! Akira Wakabayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Shatiko manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (5) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Shatiko looking to control but instead Akira Wakabayashi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
Shatiko prevents Akira Wakabayashi from improving his position.
Shatiko is working for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Shatiko is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to get to full guard but Shatiko has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shatiko pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko is just content to waste time from the top position. Akira Wakabayashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shatiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shatiko has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for a guillotine here but Shatiko defends easily.
Shatiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Akira Wakabayashi is retaining full guard.
Akira Wakabayashi working for a triangle but Shatiko defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shatiko trying to control but Akira Wakabayashi is working from the bottom.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko won't allow Akira Wakabayashi to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi pulls Shatiko in close to prevent any damage.
Shatiko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akira Wakabayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shatiko has picked Akira Wakabayashi up and slammed him! Akira Wakabayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Shatiko manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (8) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shatiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shatiko wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Shatiko slows the pace down.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain half guard here but Shatiko keeps moving and retains side control.
Shatiko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Akira Wakabayashi is working from the bottom.
Shatiko staying calm.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shatiko controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shatiko takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi. Gendozo comes to the cage accompanied by The Temptations - My Girl. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akira Wakabayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Akira Wakabayashi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gendozo (0) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo gets back to half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to control. Gendozo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Akira Wakabayashi has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gendozo sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to control the action but Gendozo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to free his trapped foot but Gendozo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Gendozo defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akira Wakabayashi fails to advance to Gendozo's back.
Gendozo can't escape the position.
Akira Wakabayashi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gendozo has worked his arm free - good work by Gendozo!
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gendozo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Akira Wakabayashi's guard! Nice work there by Gendozo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gendozo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gendozo wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gendozo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sit in guard and control but Gendozo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (4) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gendozo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gendozo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (7) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is trying to move to mount but Akira Wakabayashi reverses beautifully and ends up in Gendozo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (7) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gendozo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akira Wakabayashi has Gendozo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (9) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gendozo defends well.
Gendozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gendozo has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Gendozo from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gendozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gendozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gendozo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Akira Wakabayashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gendozo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Akira Wakabayashi pulls down on the head and he's put Gendozo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 25: Arena On Fire!
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Motar slips under a jab from Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi misses with a two punch combination.
Akira Wakabayashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motar's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Faz Motar has been cut.
Motar misses with a wild combination.
Akira Wakabayashi drops his hands momentarily and Motar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Akira Wakabayashi that sends Motar to the canvas. Motar tries to scramble back to his feet but Akira Wakabayashi brings him back down into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Akira Wakabayashi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Motar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 7: Gold Moon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Akira Wakabayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Quick.
Akira Wakabayashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akira Wakabayashi.
Quick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akira Wakabayashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akira Wakabayashi cracks Quick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akira Wakabayashi swinging wildly here.
Akira Wakabayashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Quick should have avoided that one.
Akira Wakabayashi lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick ducks right into an uppercut from Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Quick moves out of range easily.
Akira Wakabayashi scores with a head kick.
Akira Wakabayashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Akira Wakabayashi scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by Akira Wakabayashi - just one landing.
Akira Wakabayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akira Wakabayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quick circles away quickly and effectively.
Quick wants to counter with a clinch but Akira Wakabayashi pushes him away.
Quick tries to clinch there but Akira Wakabayashi circles away.
Quick takes one to the chin there.
Akira Wakabayashi thuds his right hand into Quick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akira Wakabayashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quick tries to bum rush Akira Wakabayashi with a series of wild strikes but Akira Wakabayashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akira Wakabayashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Quick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akira Wakabayashi catches Quick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick blocks a head kick by Akira Wakabayashi.
Quick throws a head kick that misses.
Quick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akira Wakabayashi scores with a one two! Quick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Akira Wakabayashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Akira Wakabayashi is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to ground and pound but Quick uses the momentary lack of control by Akira Wakabayashi to regain half guard.
Quick punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Quick 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 Akira Wakabayashi. Oh but Quick has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Akira Wakabayashi goes limp - he's gone! Quick jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 3: Vikings
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Akira Wakabayashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akira Wakabayashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quick regains half guard.
Quick tries to roll over but Akira Wakabayashi keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to advance position but Quick won't allow it.
Quick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akira Wakabayashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akira Wakabayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akira Wakabayashi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quick keeping full guard, as Akira Wakabayashi tries to pass.
Quick can't keep his opponent in guard - Akira Wakabayashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akira Wakabayashi blocks the strikes from Quick.
#T1#
Quick wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akira Wakabayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quick defending well though. #SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Quick moves into full guard.
Akira Wakabayashi throws an elbow that misses. Quick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akira Wakabayashi's guard. Nice move by Quick!#REVB##T2#
Quick is looking to stand up but Akira Wakabayashi won't let him.
Akira Wakabayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quick.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick is looking to work some ground and pound but Akira Wakabayashi has wrist control.#SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi working for a triangle but Quick defends it easily.
Quick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Quick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akira Wakabayashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Quick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akira Wakabayashi's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Quick keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Quick passes to full mount!
Akira Wakabayashi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quick tries to control but Akira Wakabayashi wriggling away.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Quick turns him over and now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akira Wakabayashi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to remain composed but Quick is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Quick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akira Wakabayashi circles away.
Quick tries to clinch but Akira Wakabayashi is having none of it.
Akira Wakabayashi thumps Quick with a low kick.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akira Wakabayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quick circles away quickly and effectively.
Akira Wakabayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Quick moves out of range easily.
Quick throws a front kick aimed at Akira Wakabayashi's knee but Akira Wakabayashi avoids it well.
Quick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akira Wakabayashi is fending him off so far but Quick persists. Nope, Akira Wakabayashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Akira Wakabayashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Quick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akira Wakabayashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira Wakabayashi lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Akira Wakabayashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akira Wakabayashi.#T1#
Quick throws a low kick but Akira Wakabayashi avoids it.
Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akira Wakabayashi swivels and escapes.
Quick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akira Wakabayashi stuffs the takedown.
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Quick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akira Wakabayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi lands a jab.#TD#
Akira Wakabayashi looking to score a takedown here. Quick is defending well but Akira Wakabayashi drives through and ends up in Quick's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akira Wakabayashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akira Wakabayashi stops Quick from standing up.
Quick has control of Akira Wakabayashi's left arm, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Quick looking for a guillotine here but Akira Wakabayashi defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Akira Wakabayashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi is working for a kimura but Quick is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to stand but Quick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Akira Wakabayashi is pressing down on Quick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quick is holding on for now. #T3#
Quick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quick.
Quick tries to strike from the bottom.
Quick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quick is pulling down on Akira Wakabayashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Akira Wakabayashi, at least for the moment.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Akira Wakabayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akira Wakabayashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Quick is looking for a triangle but Akira Wakabayashi pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Quick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akira Wakabayashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimmy Quick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akira Wakabayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akira Wakabayashi throws a strike but Quick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Quick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akira Wakabayashi's guard.
Quick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quick thows a huge punch but Akira Wakabayashi dodges it nicely.
Quick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Quick is trying to control. Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Akira Wakabayashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akira Wakabayashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Quick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Akira Wakabayashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Quick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to stand but Quick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akira Wakabayashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to pass the guard.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quick keeping moving, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Quick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira Wakabayashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira Wakabayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Akira Wakabayashi postures up.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to pass the guard but Quick is keeping the position.#SUB#
Akira Wakabayashi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quick dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to control.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to control but Quick passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to improve his position but Quick isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Quick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Quick looking to control but Akira Wakabayashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to escape the mount.
Quick throwing strikes here but Akira Wakabayashi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Quick prevents Akira Wakabayashi from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Akira Wakabayashi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Quick locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Akira Wakabayashi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Quick!
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