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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo and Akira Azuma. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quentin DeBramalo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akira Azuma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
DeBramalo shoots for a takedown but Azuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeBramalo is defended easily by Azuma.
Azuma feints the counter takedown.
Azuma slaps away a takedown attempt from DeBramalo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azuma did well to prevent DeBramalo getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (0) Azuma
Azuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeBramalo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeBramalo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Azuma looking to break DeBramalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. DeBramalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
DeBramalo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azuma.
Azuma working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
DeBramalo turns into Azuma and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (4) Azuma
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here.
DeBramalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azuma wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBramalo trying to control but Azuma is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeBramalo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
DeBramalo stands and throws Azuma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (7) vs (4) Azuma
Azuma is looking for a sweep.
DeBramalo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: DeBramalo (9) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Azuma is holding on tight.
Azuma is working to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo controlling the position easily from mount.
Azuma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBramalo wants to take a breather but Azuma is having none of it.
DeBramalo prevents Azuma from improving his position.
DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeBramalo controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if DeBramalo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Azuma is refusing to be controlled, as DeBramalo sits in half guard.
Azuma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Azuma.
DeBramalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azuma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DeBramalo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azuma. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (12) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Azuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Azuma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azuma wants to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo trying to mount his opponent but Azuma defends it.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeBramalo slows the pace down in half guard.
Azuma is staying active underneath DeBramalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
DeBramalo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (15) vs (4) Azuma
Azuma tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeBramalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azuma is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo controlling from the full mount.
Azuma is looking to improve his position but DeBramalo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeBramalo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: DeBramalo (18) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Azuma can't escape the position.
DeBramalo biding his time, controlling Azuma.
Azuma staying busy and making it hard for DeBramalo to control.
DeBramalo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Azuma.
DeBramalo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo working for a choke but Azuma reverses nicely into DeBramalo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (18) vs (6) Azuma
Azuma passes DeBramalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Azuma is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBramalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azuma is looking for a kimura here.
Azuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azuma prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura but DeBramalo is defending well.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Azuma prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azuma is pushing down on DeBramalo's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeBramalo is fighting to maintain full guard but Azuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeBramalo is looking for a sweep. Azuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
DeBramalo is in trouble now - Azuma has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (18) vs (9) Azuma
Azuma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
DeBramalo tries to reverse the position but Azuma maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: DeBramalo (18) vs (12) Azuma
DeBramalo breaks Azuma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (20) vs (12) Azuma
Azuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
DeBramalo advances to half guard.
Azuma is looking to improve his position.
DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azuma wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeBramalo takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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