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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Aokison and Ben Richards. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Richards was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aokison pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown but Aokison manages to get underhooks.
Aokison stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
Aokison pulls guard.
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aokison's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Aokison wants to control but Richards is keeping busy.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aokison keeps working.
Aokison trying to control but Richards postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Richards is looking to pass Aokison's guard but actually Aokison recovers to full guard.
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison 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.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards stands and throws Aokison's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (0) vs (3) Richards
Aokison gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Aokison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (2) vs (3) Richards
Richards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aokison passes into half guard.
Richards tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richards is just riding it out for now. Aokison eventually gives up the hold.
Aokison is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aokison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (2) vs (7) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards working away.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Richards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aokison is keeping the position for now.
Richards is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aokison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Aokison can't keep his opponent in guard - Richards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Aokison is working away.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Richards advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (10) Richards
You can see the frustration on Aokison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Aokison is defending well.
Aokison tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aokison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards wants to take a breather but Aokison manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Richards.
Richards advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richards is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Richards has picked Aokison up and slammed him! Aokison can't keep hold of the triangle and Richards manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (2) vs (13) Richards
Richards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aokison's legs.
Richards working away.
Richards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aokison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aokison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison prevents Richards from improving position.
Richards is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aokison is trying to escape and Richards transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aokison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Richards! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Richards! |
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