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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori and Aspen Springfield. Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Springfield drives through and clinches with Hattori against the cage.
Hattori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Springfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Springfield wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Springfield is trying to work for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield not doing much here.
Hattori trying to hold on to Springfield's head to control him but Springfield postures up.
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Hattori trying to control here.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
Springfield is keen to just control but Hattori is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard.
Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hattori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hattori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (4) vs (2) Springfield
Springfield struggling a bit here.
Hattori is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Springfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Springfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (4) vs (4) Springfield
Hattori is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hattori is positioning himself well to prevent Springfield advancing to mount.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield prevents Hattori from improving his position.
Springfield seems to be working for a kimura but Hattori defends the submission attempt.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Springfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Springfield's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hattori (8) vs (4) Springfield
Hattori looking for the RNC.
Hattori controlling well, preventing Springfield from escaping the position.
Springfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hattori working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is hanging on to Springfield's back as he tries to escape.
Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Springfield staying busy and making it hard for Hattori to control.
Hattori keeps control of the position as Springfield tries to break free.
Hattori is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Springfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hattori struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hattori not allowing Springfield to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori 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, Springfield has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hattori doesn't have the hooks in and Springfield manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (8) vs (6) Springfield
Springfield trying to control but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Springfield is pushing down on Hattori's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hattori is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to control but Springfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield trying to control the action but Hattori is working from the bottom.
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hattori avoid being mounted?
Springfield trying to pass the guard but Hattori defending well.
Hattori is trying to control but can't.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is trying to control. Hattori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
Springfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (9) Springfield
Springfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hattori to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hattori shrugs it off.
Hattori regains half guard.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (8) vs (12) Springfield
Springfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hattori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hattori! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (12) Springfield
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Hattori is really struggling to control Springfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Springfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (10) vs (14) Springfield
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (17) Springfield
Springfield working away.
Springfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Springfield wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Springfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Hattori defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hattori is keeping the position for now.
Springfield being controlled here momentarily.
Springfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (20) Springfield
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori gets back to half guard.
Springfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hattori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hattori is trying to keep Springfield in close.
Springfield forces his way into half guard.
Springfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Hattori gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Springfield advances to half guard.
Springfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori! Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (10) vs (23) Springfield
Hattori can't escape the position.
Hattori tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Hattori can't escape the position.
Springfield has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hattori is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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