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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuri Tuksu and Sebastian Heikkinen. Heikkinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sigur Rós - Varúđ. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Tuksu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tuksu closes the distance and clinches.
Tuksu pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tuksu controls Heikkinen momentarily but Heikkinen frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tuksu holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen content to stall in guard here.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuksu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heikkinen defends well.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Tuksu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen 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.
Tuksu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuksu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tuksu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tuksu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tuksu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuksu (4) vs (0) Heikkinen
Tuksu trying to control the position but Heikkinen is working away.
Heikkinen is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Heikkinen prevents Tuksu from moving into mount.
Heikkinen is trying to control Tuksu's posture but Tuksu avoids it.
Tuksu is looking to take a break and control but Heikkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controlling the position from side mount.
Tuksu tries to move to full mount but Heikkinen actually manages to regain half guard.
Tuksu is looking for a kimura here.
Tuksu wants to work for an arm triangle but Heikkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu is keen to just control but Heikkinen is a slippery customer.
Heikkinen gets back to full guard.
Heikkinen keeping moving, preventing Tuksu from controlling successfully.
Tuksu trying to move into half guard but instead Heikkinen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuksu (4) vs (2) Heikkinen
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen passes easily into half guard.
Tuksu trying to hold on to Heikkinen's head to control him but Heikkinen postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to pass to full mount but Tuksu defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tuksu wants to improve his position but Heikkinen is controlling well.
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heikkinen looking to pass the guard.
Tuksu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Tuksu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Heikkinen stacks Tuksu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Heikkinen! Score +3 for passing guard: Tuksu (4) vs (5) Heikkinen
Heikkinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heikkinen working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is staying tight to Tuksu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heikkinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tuksu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tuksu is not content to let Heikkinen control the position.
Tuksu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu wants to control but Heikkinen postures up.
Tuksu is holding Heikkinen down, trying to stall.
Heikkinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuksu, who protects the arm well.
Tuksu is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuksu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuksu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuksu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuksu trying to control but Heikkinen postures up.
Heikkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tuksu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu controlling the position well.
Heikkinen is looking to take a break and control but Tuksu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuksu is trying to get back to full guard.
Heikkinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heikkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuksu keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu tries to roll over but Heikkinen keeps him under control.
Heikkinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tuksu is just riding it out for now. Heikkinen eventually gives up the hold.
Tuksu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heikkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heikkinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuksu (8) vs (5) Heikkinen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tuksu trying to control.
Tuksu is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Heikkinen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Tuksu! |
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