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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka and Don Glover. Tisoaka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Festivo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Tisoaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glover instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tisoaka goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glover lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Glover
Glover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tisoaka's guard.
Glover working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tisoaka's thigh. Tisoaka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tisoaka 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: Tisoaka (2) vs (2) Glover
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka is thwarting Glover's attempts to control the position.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Glover defending well.
Tisoaka moves into full mount! Glover won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (2) Glover
Glover can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Glover to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (8) vs (2) Glover
You can see the frustration on Glover's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Glover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tisoaka avoiding Glover 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover tries to break free.
Tisoaka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Glover just trying to survive but Tisoaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Glover is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tisoaka not allowing Glover to control his hands.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover is in bad spot here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tisoaka is hanging on to Glover's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Glover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Glover wants to control his opponent's hands but Tisoaka gets his hands free.
Glover turns into Tisoaka and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (4) Glover
Tisoaka is trying to keep Glover in close.
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tisoaka is keeping the position for now.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (4) Glover
Glover looking for a guillotine here but Tisoaka defends easily.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Glover.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Glover wants to hit a switch here but Tisoaka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glover there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (13) vs (4) Glover
Tisoaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glover is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Glover gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tisoaka trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Glover trying to control the position here.
Tisoaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Glover 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tisoaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tisoaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has moved into half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Tisoaka prevents Glover from improving his position.
Glover keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover is pressing down on Tisoaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Glover looking to control but Tisoaka passes into half guard.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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