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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 785 p4p, 115 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 8410 p4p, 611 weight class). Mytilinaios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sanitarium. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tisoaka's choice of entrance music: Festivo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mytilinaios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tisoaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Mytilinaios finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mytilinaios (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios won't allow Tisoaka to sweep him here.
Mytilinaios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tisoaka working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is stalling in the full guard.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mytilinaios controls the pace.
Tisoaka seems keen to control Mytilinaios's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Mytilinaios is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position but Mytilinaios postures up.
Tisoaka wants to hit a switch here but Mytilinaios passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tisoaka there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (5) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios fails to take his opponent's back.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has given up his back here. Will Mytilinaios look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mytilinaios (8) vs (0) Tisoaka
Mytilinaios tries to keep control of the position but Tisoaka is staying busy.
Mytilinaios is working for a rear naked choke. Tisoaka is not defending it well and Mytilinaios has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tisoaka refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tisoaka's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kostas Mytilinaios!
A relieved looking Kostas Mytilinaios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4104 p4p, 416 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2148 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glover feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Glover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Glover
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glover manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Glover
Glover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glover working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blake forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover wants to sweep but Blake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (2) Glover
Glover tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
Blake staying calm.
Blake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Glover! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (7) vs (2) Glover
Blake content just to control the position here.
Glover is trying to reverse the position but instead Blake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Blake (10) vs (2) Glover
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Glover knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Glover for a finish.
Glover preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blake.
Blake has the hooks in. Glover is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Blake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blake controlling well, preventing Glover from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Glover is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake is cranking Glover's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Glover! He's tightened the choke and Glover is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Blake!
A very excited looking Michael Blake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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