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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yong Cho and Ryo Narushima. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yong Cho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Narushima moves into the clinch successfully.
Narushima has clasped his hands together around Cho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cho (0) vs (4) Narushima
Narushima controlling from side mount.
Cho wants to control but Narushima postures up.
Narushima has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cho (0) vs (6) Narushima
Cho wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cho (0) vs (9) Narushima
Cho turns into Narushima and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (2) vs (9) Narushima
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Narushima is retaining full guard.
Narushima pulls Cho in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
Narushima pulls Cho in close to prevent any damage.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima is in trouble now - Cho has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (5) vs (9) Narushima
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cho working for a guillotine from mount but Narushima is in no mood to give up.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Cho wants to control the pace but Narushima is squirming around nicely.
Cho goes for an armbar but Narushima turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Narushima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (5) vs (11) Narushima
Narushima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cho is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Narushima has his hands clasped together but Cho extends and breaks Narushima's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yong Cho! |
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