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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raul Feliciano (ranked 4317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Lothbrok (ranked 2159 p4p, 0 weight class). Lothbrok is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vikings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raul Feliciano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feliciano clinches up with Lothbrok and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrok has Feliciano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Feliciano tumbling to the mat - Lothbrok dives into Feliciano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feliciano (0) vs (2) Lothbrok
Lothbrok advances to half guard.
Lothbrok is taking a breather. Feliciano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lothbrok wants to free his trapped foot but Feliciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lothbrok is trying to work for a kimura but Feliciano is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but Feliciano defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lothbrok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lothbrok is pressing down on Feliciano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feliciano is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feliciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok tries to pass to full mount but Feliciano defends it.
Lothbrok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lothbrok moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (0) vs (5) Lothbrok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Feliciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lothbrok takes a little break here. Feliciano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feliciano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Feliciano is defending well.
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Feliciano, who protects the arm well.
Feliciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lothbrok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Feliciano! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feliciano (0) vs (7) Lothbrok
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine from mount but Feliciano is having none of it.
Lothbrok controlling from the full mount.
Lothbrok goes for an armbar but Feliciano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Feliciano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (2) vs (7) Lothbrok
Feliciano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feliciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feliciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feliciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Lothbrok has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Feliciano 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 Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (5) vs (7) Lothbrok
Lothbrok has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano postures up.
Lothbrok is holding Feliciano down, trying to stall.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok keeps Feliciano under control for a moment.
Lothbrok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feliciano is looking to take a break and control but Lothbrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lothbrok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (5) vs (9) Lothbrok
Feliciano is looking to improve his position.
Lothbrok seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries to pass to full mount but Feliciano defends it.
Lothbrok has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Feliciano (5) vs (12) Lothbrok
Lothbrok wants to control but Feliciano has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but Feliciano is defending it quite comfortably.
Lothbrok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Feliciano reverses the position - he's now on top in Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (7) vs (12) Lothbrok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Lothbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lothbrok, not yet.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Lothbrok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Feliciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lothbrok has his hands on Feliciano's head, controlling the position.
Feliciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feliciano has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feliciano is one step ahead there.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Feliciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feliciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lothbrok on the ground.
Feliciano preventing the sweep.
Lothbrok has control of Feliciano's left arm, preventing Feliciano from doing any damage.
Feliciano won't allow Lothbrok to sweep him here.
Lothbrok controlling the position.
Feliciano stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Feliciano pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok has Feliciano pulled in close to control his posture.
Feliciano stopping the sweep attempt from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lothbrok pulls Feliciano in close to prevent any damage.
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Feliciano defends it easily.
Feliciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok keeping moving, preventing Feliciano from controlling successfully.
Lothbrok wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lothbrok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lothbrok working for a triangle but Feliciano defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok pulls Feliciano in to control the position.
Feliciano trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is controlling Feliciano's posture.
Lothbrok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Feliciano is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feliciano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feliciano (7) vs (14) Lothbrok
Lothbrok stays in close to Feliciano's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lothbrok wins on points by 14 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Bjorn Lothbrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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