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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi. Gendozo comes to the cage accompanied by The Temptations - My Girl. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akira Wakabayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Akira Wakabayashi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gendozo (0) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo gets back to half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to control. Gendozo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Akira Wakabayashi has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gendozo sees it coming and defends easily.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to control the action but Gendozo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to free his trapped foot but Gendozo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Gendozo defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Akira Wakabayashi fails to advance to Gendozo's back.
Gendozo can't escape the position.
Akira Wakabayashi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gendozo has worked his arm free - good work by Gendozo!
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Gendozo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gendozo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Akira Wakabayashi's guard! Nice work there by Gendozo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (7) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gendozo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gendozo wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gendozo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (2) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sit in guard and control but Gendozo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (4) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gendozo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gendozo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (7) vs (9) Akira Wakabayashi
Gendozo is trying to move to mount but Akira Wakabayashi reverses beautifully and ends up in Gendozo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (7) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gendozo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Akira Wakabayashi has Gendozo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gendozo (9) vs (11) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gendozo defends well.
Gendozo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gendozo has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
Akira Wakabayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gendozo defends it easily.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Gendozo from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gendozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gendozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gendozo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Akira Wakabayashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gendozo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Akira Wakabayashi pulls down on the head and he's put Gendozo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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