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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Razul Akbur (ranked 6093 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 5913 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sven Willems enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Razul Akbur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akbur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willems sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akbur somewhat.
Akbur shoots and misses
and Willems counters with a single leg into guard. Akbur didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akbur (0) vs (2) Willems
Willems forces his way into half guard.
Willems is looking to advance position but Akbur won't allow it.
Akbur tries to get to full guard but Willems has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Akbur defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbur wants to sweep but Willems has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (0) vs (5) Willems
Willems trying to control the position but Akbur is working away.
Willems goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akbur rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Willems's guard! Nice work there by Akbur! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (2) vs (5) Willems
Akbur trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Willems tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willems is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (2) vs (7) Willems
Akbur tries to roll over but Willems keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willems passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (2) vs (10) Willems
Akbur is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
Willems tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willems has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akbur struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbur is looking for a sweep.
Willems tries for a kimura but Akbur is defending well.
Willems in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Willems goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akbur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willems but great work by Akbur. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akbur (6) vs (10) Willems
Willems struggling a bit here.
Willems is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akbur trying to mount his opponent but Willems defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to get back to full guard.
Willems slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akbur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (6) vs (12) Willems
Akbur trying to keep a closed guard but Willems is proving a slippery customer.
Willems pushing down on Akbur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akbur trying to control but Willems postures up.
Willems frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (6) vs (15) Willems
Akbur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (6) vs (18) Willems
Willems working for a choke but Akbur is defending well.
Willems tightening his grip on Akbur, looking for the choke.
Akbur fending off the submission attempt from Willems.
Akbur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Willems gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is looking for the choke from the back position but Akbur is controlling his hands well.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Akbur defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Akbur tries to escape the position.
Willems not allowing Akbur to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akbur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Willems gets his way!
Willems working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Willems patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Akbur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is persistently looking for the submission but Akbur is defending it well.
Akbur turns into Willems and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (8) vs (18) Willems
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems keeping full guard, as Akbur tries to pass.
Willems manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akbur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (8) vs (20) Willems
Akbur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willems 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 Akbur. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (23) Willems
Akbur is trying to improve his position.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems working away.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akbur struggling a bit here.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akbur is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akbur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems trying to control the action but Akbur is working from the bottom.
Akbur tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems trying to control the position but Akbur is working away.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akbur wants to control but Willems postures up.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Akbur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akbur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Akbur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akbur wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
Akbur is in trouble now - Willems has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (26) Willems
Willems fails to advance to Akbur's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (8) vs (29) Willems
Akbur rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Willems is looking to advance position but Akbur won't allow it.
Willems keeps trying to improve his position.
Akbur is looking to control Willems's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akbur avoid being mounted?
Willems is trying to work for a kimura but Akbur is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akbur actively working from the bottom here.
Willems is pressing down on Akbur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akbur is holding on for now.
Willems wants to work for an arm triangle but Akbur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akbur is in trouble now - Willems has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (32) Willems
Akbur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (8) vs (35) Willems
Akbur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems wins on points by 35 to 8. |
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