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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6392 p4p, 646 weight class) and Jack Zack (ranked 22193 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence. Zack has chosen PnB Rock - Selfish as his entrance music. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (0) Zack
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.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Zack defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zack keeps working.
Zack moves into full guard.
Zack keeping moving, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (4) Zack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zack's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Zack wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zack has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a triangle but Zack pushes his legs off easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zack is defending well. Akira Wakabayashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zack has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Akira Wakabayashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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