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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timo Vesala and Ivan Putski. Vesala comes into the arena with Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler blaring out of the sound system. Putski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aids . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timo Vesala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putski.
Vesala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Putski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vesala (0) vs (4) Putski
Vesala is looking to reverse the position.
Vesala is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala keeping his opponent close.
Vesala wants to control but Putski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is trying to escape the position but Putski is controlling the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Vesala is right now.
Vesala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is being controlled here.
Putski tries for a kimura but Vesala is defending well.
Vesala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vesala is trying to work for a sweep but Putski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (0) vs (6) Putski
Vesala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vesala prevents Putski from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vesala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vesala shrugs it off.
Putski controlling the position easily from mount.
Vesala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Putski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Putski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vesala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is taking a breather. Vesala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is trying to get back to full guard.
Putski stalling.
Vesala tries to get to full guard but Putski has control of the leg.
Putski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (6) Putski
Putski is trying to control the position but Vesala postures up.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski seems keen to control Vesala's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (2) vs (8) Putski
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vesala has his hands on Putski's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vesala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Putski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (4) vs (8) Putski
Vesala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Vesala pushes down on Putski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vesala is thwarting Putski's attempts to control the position.
Putski with the active half guard here but Vesala passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (7) vs (8) Putski
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Putski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vesala passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Putski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vesala (9) vs (8) Putski
Vesala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putski regains half guard.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to pass the guard but Putski is defending well.
Vesala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vesala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vesala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vesala (9) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What can Vesala do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Putski is looking for the choke from the back position but Vesala is controlling his hands well.
Putski struggling to keep hold of the position.
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.
Putski is not going to allow Vesala to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Vesala's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vesala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vesala for a finish.
Vesala rolls, trying to escape but Putski keeps control of the position.
Vesala preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Putski.
Putski controlling well, preventing Vesala from escaping the position.
Vesala is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vesala trying to control the position but Putski manages to sink in the hooks.
Vesala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to keep control of the position but Vesala is staying busy.
Vesala 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 Putski gets his way!
I really don't envy Vesala right now.
Vesala turns into Putski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (11) vs (12) Putski
Vesala pushing down on Putski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesala trying to control from half guard but Putski is working away.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Vesala has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is keen to just control but Putski is a slippery customer.
Vesala is just content to waste time from the top position. Putski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vesala advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (14) vs (12) Putski
Vesala is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vesala goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Putski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vesala's guard! Nice work there by Putski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (14) vs (14) Putski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing the sweep.
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesala 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: Vesala (16) vs (14) Putski
Vesala is pressing down on Putski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putski is holding on for now.
Putski is looking to control Vesala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Putski avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vesala manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vesala (19) vs (14) Putski
Vesala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vesala (19) vs (16) Putski
Putski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vesala is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vesala takes the fight on points by 19 to 16.
Our winner, Timo Vesala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ivan Putski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, next time. '. |
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