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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Philo Brathwaite. Tonnila comes to the cage accompanied by Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Karri Tonnila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila closes the distance and clinches up with Brathwaite, looking for a takedown. Tonnila pushes Brathwaite against the cage but Brathwaite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brathwaite gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tonnila regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Brathwaite
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
Tonnila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brathwaite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brathwaite trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila has his hands on Brathwaite's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Tonnila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brathwaite 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 Tonnila. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (0) vs (5) Brathwaite
Tonnila is trying to control Brathwaite's posture but Brathwaite avoids it.
Brathwaite slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila is trying to work for a sweep but Brathwaite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (0) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tonnila is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is working hard here to advance position.
Brathwaite wants to control the pace but Tonnila is squirming around nicely.
Tonnila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to stall here but Tonnila recovers full guard.
Tonnila looking for a guillotine here but Brathwaite defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brathwaite won't allow Tonnila to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brathwaite's guard.
Brathwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brathwaite trying to control the position.
Brathwaite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tonnila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tonnila is trying to control the action in half guard but Brathwaite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes into side control, despite Brathwaite's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (7) Brathwaite
Tonnila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brathwaite, who protects the arm well.
Brathwaite is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brathwaite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Brathwaite but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (7) vs (7) Brathwaite
Brathwaite has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (10) vs (7) Brathwaite
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Brathwaite.
Tonnila not allowing Brathwaite to control his hands.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brathwaite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila avoiding Brathwaite 's attempts to control his hands.
Brathwaite is really stuck here.
Brathwaite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is trying to stick to Brathwaite's back but Brathwaite is turning into Tonnila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tonnila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brathwaite. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (10) vs (9) Brathwaite
Tonnila working for a triangle but Brathwaite defends it easily.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (12) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Brathwaite is keeping the position.
Brathwaite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
Brathwaite looking to control.
Brathwaite wants to control but Tonnila passes easily into half guard.
Brathwaite wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems to be working for a kimura but Brathwaite defends the submission attempt.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Brathwaite is defending the position.
Brathwaite is trying to control but can't.
Tonnila has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (15) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brathwaite can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tonnila fails to take his opponent's back.
Tonnila wants to finish this one by submission but Brathwaite is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tonnila.
Brathwaite 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.
Brathwaite trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (18) vs (9) Brathwaite
Brathwaite is trying to reverse the position but instead Tonnila has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (21) vs (9) Brathwaite
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brathwaite is in bad spot here.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brathwaite has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tonnila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite can't escape the position.
Tonnila working for a choke but Brathwaite is defending well.
Tonnila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brathwaite has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Brathwaite is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Tonnila trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila tightening his grip on Brathwaite, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
A relieved looking Karri Tonnila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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