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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bravo and Jit Su. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Bravo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jit Su!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Su throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bravo was covering up waiting for the punch and Su finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bravo (0) vs (2) Su
Su's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Su's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Su tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Su slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Su looking to pass the guard.
Su's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Su passes Bravo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Su takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (0) vs (5) Su
Su content just to control the position here.
Bravo is trying to reverse the position but instead Su has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bravo (0) vs (8) Su
Su has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Su.
Bravo is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Bravo right now.
It looks like Su might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bravo right now.
Bravo showing good submission defense here.
Su controls the position.
Su is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bravo just trying to survive but Su is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Su is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Bravo right now.
Su is riding his opponent, not letting Bravo buck him off.
Bravo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Su's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Su not allowing Bravo to control his hands.
Good control from Su.
The adventures of Su the control monster continue. Boring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to escape but Su has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Su has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bravo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Su.
Bravo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Su is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bravo is defending well though. Su let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Bravo right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Su working for the choke.
Su keeps control of the position easily here as Bravo tries to buck him off.
Bravo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Su.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Su is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Su is trying to stick to Bravo's back but Bravo is turning into Su. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Su's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bravo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bravo (2) vs (8) Su
Su keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Su looking to control.
Su tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Su is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
Bravo trying to control but Su is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bravo slips nicely into half guard.
Bravo prevents Su from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Su manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Su is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Su is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Su pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
Su looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Su keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Su wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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