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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 1924 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 14216 p4p, 0 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marlo Stanfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tisoaka clinches with his opponent.
Tisoaka is working for takedown but Stanfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanfield jumps into guard, dragging Tisoaka to the mat.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Stanfield has control of Tisoaka's left arm, preventing Tisoaka from doing any damage.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tisoaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanfield controlling the position.
Tisoaka won't allow Stanfield to sweep him here.
Stanfield has his hands on Tisoaka's head, controlling the position.
Stanfield wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Stanfield pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Tisoaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stanfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Stanfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tisoaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Stanfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stanfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanfield is working hard here to advance position.
Stanfield seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield has control of Tisoaka's left arm, preventing Tisoaka from doing any damage.
Tisoaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard.
Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stanfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
Stanfield keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking to control.
Stanfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanfield is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stanfield (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Stanfield is pushing down on Tisoaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tisoaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Stanfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stanfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tisoaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tisoaka won't allow Stanfield to pass to mount.
Stanfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tisoaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stanfield is pressing down on Tisoaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tisoaka is holding on for now.
Stanfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tisoaka defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking to improve his position.
Tisoaka is still trying to improve position.
Tisoaka wants to control but Stanfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tisoaka is not content to let Stanfield control the position.
Tisoaka is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stanfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tisoaka is keeping the position for now.
Stanfield postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka keeping full guard, as Stanfield tries to pass.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Tisoaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanfield is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanfield defends well.
Stanfield wants to pass the guard but Tisoaka is keeping the position.
Stanfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tisoaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tisoaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stanfield (2) vs (2) Tisoaka
Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanfield keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
Stanfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Stanfield is looking for a triangle but Tisoaka pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanfield controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stanfield controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tisoaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Stanfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
Stanfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stanfield (4) vs (2) Tisoaka
Stanfield wants to pass the guard but Tisoaka is keeping the position.
Tisoaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanfield trying to control but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield stopping the sweep attempt from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tisoaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tisoaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Stanfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tisoaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tisoaka.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tisoaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Tisoaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tisoaka, not yet.
Stanfield passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stanfield (7) vs (2) Tisoaka
Stanfield is staying tight to Tisoaka's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tisoaka regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is looking to control Stanfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tisoaka avoid being mounted?
Stanfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tisoaka is just riding it out for now. Stanfield eventually gives up the hold.
Tisoaka actively working from the bottom here.
Tisoaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanfield's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stanfield (7) vs (6) Tisoaka
Tisoaka is trying to stick to Stanfield's back but Stanfield is turning into Tisoaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stanfield. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stanfield (9) vs (6) Tisoaka
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanfield passes Tisoaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tisoaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanfield frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stanfield (12) vs (6) Tisoaka
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanfield takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Our winner, Marlo Stanfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Katuro Tisoaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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