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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 1159 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amaury moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Kyoraku
Amaury looking for a sweep. Not yet Amaury, not yet.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Amaury looking for subs off his back but Kyoraku has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaury is trying to control but Kyoraku manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Kyoraku
Amaury prevents Kyoraku from taking his back.
Amaury wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (0) vs (8) Kyoraku
Kyoraku controlling the position well here. Amaury rolled but Kyoraku kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Kyoraku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Amaury trying to control the hands but Kyoraku won't let him.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Amaury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controls the position.
I really don't envy Amaury right now.
Kyoraku really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amaury.
Kyoraku is not going to allow Amaury to sit and survive in this position.
Amaury wants to escape the position.
Amaury breaks Kyoraku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (8) Kyoraku
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (2) vs (10) Kyoraku
Amaury has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (13) Kyoraku
Amaury tries to improve position but can't.
Amaury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaury trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (2) vs (16) Kyoraku
Amaury really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
Amaury tries to improve his position but instead Kyoraku has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (2) vs (19) Kyoraku
Amaury preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyoraku.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Amaury wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyoraku gets his hands free.
Kyoraku struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyoraku gets his hands free as Amaury looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control but Amaury is keeping busy.
Well, with Kyoraku on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Amaury is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
Amaury defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is hanging on to Amaury's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kyoraku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amaury has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Kyoraku controlling well, preventing Amaury from escaping the position.
Amaury is working hard here to advance position.
Amaury trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to break free.
Kyoraku biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku is riding his opponent, not letting Amaury buck him off.
Amaury is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to control Amaury but Amaury is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Amaury do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Amaury trying to control the action but Kyoraku just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Amaury tries to roll but Kyoraku sticks to his back.
Kyoraku controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Amaury is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury is really stuck here.
Amaury is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 19 to 2.
Shunsui Kyoraku thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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