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ORC Submission Grappling 6 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 2025 p4p, 219 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1579 p4p, 173 weight class). Kazushi Aoki had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu clinches.
Aoki can't get the takedown.
Aoki manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Jitsu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Aoki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aoki manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Jitsu is pressing down on Aoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Aoki stays in close to Jitsu's body and controls the position.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoki defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jitsu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu passes Aoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (10) vs (2) Jitsu
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (13) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu showing good submission defense here.
Will Aoki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aoki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu turns into Aoki and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Jitsu
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (15) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki passes Jitsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (18) vs (4) Jitsu
Aoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jitsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (18) vs (6) Jitsu
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Jitsu
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (23) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu prevents Aoki from improving position.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu moves into full guard.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Jitsu recovers full guard.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu looks winded!
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki is controlling the pace.
Aoki trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Aoki trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (26) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (29) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Kazushi Aoki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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