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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14034 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charlie Theron enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Berthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (0) vs (4) Theron
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Theron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berthier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berthier, who protects the arm well.
Berthier is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier looks to move to half guard but instead Theron has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (6) Theron
Berthier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Theron seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Berthier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Theron! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 3250 p4p, 250 weight class). Shiina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Anthony Shiina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hoyle clinches with his opponent.
Shiina fails to pull guard.
Hoyle is trying to trip Shiina. He has hold of a leg but Shiina is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoyle persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Shiina
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina is trying to get back to half guard.
Shiina keeps trying to improve his position.
Shiina is trying to escape the position but Hoyle is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Shiina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoyle's best efforts.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Shiina is working from the bottom.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiina defends it well.
Shiina is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it.
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Shiina is working away.
Hoyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shiina for as long as he can get away with.
Hoyle continues to stall.
Hoyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiina sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Shiina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina can't escape the position.
Hoyle controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shiina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shiina is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Shiina tries to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Shiina defends it well.
Shiina defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Shiina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (11) vs (0) Shiina
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.
Shiina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shiina wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shiina preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.
Hoyle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.
Shiina tries to break free.
Shiina turns into Hoyle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (11) vs (2) Shiina
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle pulls Shiina in close to prevent any damage.
Shiina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (13) vs (2) Shiina
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoyle 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 Hoyle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (2) Shiina
Shiina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoyle working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shiina can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoyle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (18) vs (2) Shiina
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to get to half guard.
Hoyle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shiina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina has given up his back. Will we see Hoyle going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (21) vs (2) Shiina
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Hoyle is riding his opponent, not letting Shiina buck him off.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shiina is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hoyle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shiina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to break free.
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shiina knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shiina for a finish.
Hoyle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shiina is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
After the big win, Aaron Hoyle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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