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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brett Hartlock and Chan Sung Aoki. Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brett Hartlock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan Sung Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki drags the fight down to the ground.
Aoki working for a triangle but Hartlock defends it easily.
Hartlock looking to pass the guard.
Hartlock is working hard here to advance position.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
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.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Hartlock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Hartlock controlling from the top position.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Hartlock has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hartlock wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartlock uses his free foot to push down on Aoki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aoki. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartlock (3) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Hartlock trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock controlling from the full mount.
Hartlock tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki 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.
Hartlock trying to control the pace.
Hartlock is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Hartlock is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Hartlock prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki is looking to control Hartlock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Hartlock stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartlock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki working for a triangle but Hartlock defends it easily.
Aoki looking to control but Hartlock passes into half guard.
Hartlock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartlock.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his hands on Hartlock's head, controlling the position.
Hartlock won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartlock defends well.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Hartlock controlling him for the moment.
Hartlock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to control.
Hartlock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartlock has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Hartlock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartlock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartlock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Hartlock is looking to pass into half guard but Aoki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aoki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartlock (3) vs (2) Aoki
Hartlock can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartlock sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hartlock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartlock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartlock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Hartlock's legs - danger averted.
Hartlock looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartlock, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving.
Hartlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartlock is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Hartlock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartlock manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Hartlock's guard.
Hartlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartlock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is pushing down on Hartlock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartlock is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hartlock moves into full guard.
Hartlock trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartlock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Hartlock's legs - danger averted.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartlock is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartlock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Hartlock's legs - danger averted.
Hartlock looking to control.
Aoki trying to control but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki is pushing down on Hartlock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartlock is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Hartlock is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Hartlock manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartlock can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartlock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Hartlock tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartlock takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Brett Hartlock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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