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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh and Titus Kahoohalphala. Kahoohalphala has chosen Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kahoohalphala regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moh (2) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
Moh stays in close to Kahoohalphala's body and controls the position.
Moh looking to pass the guard.
Moh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moh is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kahoohalphala. Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (5) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the action but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
Moh is staying tight to Kahoohalphala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moh working away.
Kahoohalphala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kahoohalphala sneaks back into half guard.
Moh slows the pace down in half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but Moh keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing much here.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kahoohalphala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kahoohalphala tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep. Moh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala actively working from the bottom here.
Kahoohalphala wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
Moh controlling the action here.
Moh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kahoohalphala for as long as he can get away with.
Moh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moh trying to control from half guard but Kahoohalphala is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Moh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahoohalphala's guard.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
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.
Moh controlling the pace.
Kahoohalphala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position but Moh postures up.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Moh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moh passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (8) vs (0) Kahoohalphala
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling the position from side mount.
Kahoohalphala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moh off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moh (8) vs (4) Kahoohalphala
Moh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kahoohalphala has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moh breaks Kahoohalphala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (10) vs (4) Kahoohalphala
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kahoohalphala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahoohalphala, not yet.
Moh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kahoohalphala manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (10) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Moh keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Moh pulls Kahoohalphala in close to prevent any damage.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the top position.
Moh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahoohalphala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moh is keeping the position for now.
Moh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahoohalphala's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moh (12) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moh escapes and throws Kahoohalphala's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (15) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Moh takes a little break here. Kahoohalphala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is being controlled here.
Moh trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Moh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kahoohalphala is looking to regain half guard here but Moh keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the position but Kahoohalphala is working away.
Moh slows the pace down.
Kahoohalphala is not content to let Moh control the position.
Kahoohalphala is being controlled here.
Kahoohalphala tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moh's best efforts.
Kahoohalphala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moh passes Kahoohalphala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kahoohalphala tries to roll over but Moh keeps him under control.
Moh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Moh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kahoohalphala has a hand on Moh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (18) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moh controlling from the full mount.
Moh wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Moh controlling from mount.
Kahoohalphala gets back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard but Moh has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Moh (21) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moh forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moh (24) vs (6) Kahoohalphala
Kahoohalphala tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is still trying to improve position.
Kahoohalphala showing good submission defense here.
Moh is hanging on to Kahoohalphala's back as he tries to escape.
Moh is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kahoohalphala won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Moh off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tat Moh!
Tat Moh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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