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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 7302 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6395 p4p, 465 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amano (2) vs (0) De Barros
De Barros is pressing down on Amano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Barros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros wants to sweep but no luck.
De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amano is aware though and is defending well.
De Barros has his foot on Amano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amano works his way back into a safe position though.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Barros is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (2) vs (2) De Barros
Amano looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Barros is one step ahead there.
De Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Amano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Amano.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amano 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano is working hard here to advance position.
Amano keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Amano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amano keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Amano working a defensive guard here.
De Barros looking to pass the guard.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Amano keeps moving.
My spies in Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu inform me that De Barros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amano is adopting a defensive guard.
De Barros pushing down on Amano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Barros prevents Amano from improving his position.
De Barros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Barros works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (2) vs (5) De Barros
De Barros is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Barros off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amano (6) vs (5) De Barros
De Barros turns into Amano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (6) vs (7) De Barros
De Barros is pushing down on Amano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amano is fighting to maintain full guard but De Barros has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amano sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amano has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros wants to pass the guard but Amano is defending well.
De Barros is looking for a kimura but Amano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Barros to get the leverage.
Amano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amano is looking for a sweep. De Barros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Barros seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amano is trying to get back to full guard.
Amano actively working from the bottom here.
Amano wants to get back to full guard.
De Barros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amano keeps working.
De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Barros works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (6) vs (10) De Barros
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Barros tries to advance to mount but Amano denies him.
Amano regains half guard.
De Barros is taking a breather. Amano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Amano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
De Barros prevents Amano from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
De Barros passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (6) vs (13) De Barros
Amano tries to reverse the position but De Barros maintains control.
De Barros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amano shrugs it off.
De Barros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amano is looking to escape.
Amano is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Amano is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Amano (6) vs (16) De Barros
Amano tries to roll but De Barros sticks to his back.
De Barros is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Amano taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from De Barros.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo De Barros! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 6958 p4p, 0 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 3441 p4p, 170 weight class). Futoshi Matsunaga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amano fails with the takedown.
Matsunaga feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amano.
Amano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Amano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Amano. Amano gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga drags the fight down to the ground.
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsunaga controlling Amano's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsunaga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amano wants to pass the guard but Matsunaga is keeping the position.
Matsunaga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amano trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsunaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Amano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsunaga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
Matsunaga pulls Amano in to control the position.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Amano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Amano pushes his legs off easily.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsunaga is continuing to stall.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Matsunaga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matsunaga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Matsunaga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Matsunaga.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Amano defends it easily.
Amano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsunaga is keeping the position for now.
Matsunaga pulls Amano in close to his closed guard and prevents Amano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amano is fighting to break Matsunaga's control of his arms but Matsunaga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amano stands and throws Matsunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (3) vs (0) Matsunaga
Matsunaga prevents Amano from moving into mount.
Amano swings around for an armbar but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (3) vs (2) Matsunaga
Matsunaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amano's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsunaga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsunaga's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amano (7) vs (2) Matsunaga
Amano looking to hold on to the position here but Matsunaga rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amano is aware though and is defending well.
Amano passes Matsunaga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsunaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Amano from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amano is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsunaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matsunaga is doing well to control the position and prevent Amano from advancing to side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsunaga has his hands clasped together around Amano's back. He's all about the action.
Matsunaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Amano.
Matsunaga is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsunaga is concentrating on defense, preventing Amano from advancing position.
Amano trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away.
Matsunaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amano is working for an americana but Matsunaga has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Amano was thinking about the submission.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Amano from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga has Amano pulled in close to control his posture.
Amano is pushing down on Matsunaga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsunaga is fighting to maintain full guard but Amano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsunaga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amano tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsunaga is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matsunaga holds on and takes a little breather.
Amano advances to half guard.
Matsunaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga manages to get to full guard.
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsunaga keeping full guard, as Amano tries to pass.
Matsunaga is pulling down on Amano's head. It's preventing any offense from Amano, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amano takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 6927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Wallace (ranked 5598 p4p, 448 weight class). Wallace has chosen scotland the brave as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Amano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amano swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Amano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace tries to clinch but Amano moves out of range.
Amano shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Amano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Wallace pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amano trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Amano is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (3) vs (0) Wallace
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano is working to tighten his grip on Wallace's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wallace has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Amano is really squeezing tight and eventually Wallace passes out! Amano breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yoji Amano! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Baier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baier is in Amano's guard.
Baier stands and throws Amano's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Baier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amano is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to take a break and control but Amano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Amano manages to get back to half guard.
Baier trying to control from half guard but Amano is working away.
Amano wants to improve his position but Baier is controlling well.
Amano is trying to control but can't.
Amano wants to get back to full guard.
Baier is pressing down on Amano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amano is holding on for now.
Amano is staying active underneath Baier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baier's back!
Baier wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Amano goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Baier escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Baier wants to control but Amano is keeping him busy.
Baier moves into full mount! Amano won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Baier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amano working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Baier wants to take his opponent's back but Amano doesn't allow it.
Amano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amano is squirming around, avoiding Baier's attempts to control the action.
Amano is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amano is looking to escape.
Amano is looking to improve his position but Baier isn't that keen on the idea.
Baier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Amano is holding on tight.
Amano can't escape the position.
Baier looking to control but Amano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baier is looking to work his way around to Amano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Amano tries to lock up and control but Baier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier moves to the back position. #SUB#
Baier working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Baier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amano stops Baier from standing up.
Baier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amano manages to pass to side control.
Christian Baier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Amano is trying for a kimura here. Baier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Amano wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Amano!
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