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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and Money Cash. Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Pelle Paniikki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Money Cash!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paniikki as he jumps to the side.
Cash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paniikki to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Cash
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paniikki 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.
Cash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paniikki has passed into half guard!
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cash sees it coming and defends easily.
Cash trying to control but Paniikki postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to pass to mount but Cash is defending the position.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cash is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Cash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Cash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Cash manages to get to full guard.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cash looking for a guillotine here but Paniikki defends easily.
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cash manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Cash's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (5) vs (0) Cash
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cash is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
Cash sneaks back into half guard.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Cash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to roll over but Paniikki keeps him under control.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cash is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cash defends it well.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Cash is defending well.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cash sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cash wants to control but Paniikki is keeping busy.
Paniikki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (8) vs (0) Cash
Paniikki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paniikki avoids the attempt from Cash to control.
Cash working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to secure an arm triangle but Cash defends it well.
Paniikki moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (11) vs (0) Cash
Cash can't escape the position.
Cash is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paniikki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Paniikki is persistently looking for the submission but Cash is defending it well.
Paniikki has the hooks in. Cash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paniikki.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cash fending off the submission attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cash is defending well but eventually Paniikki manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cash has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pelle Paniikki! |
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