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ADWGC 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5859 p4p, 496 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 10815 p4p, 584 weight class). Tisoaka's entrance music is Festivo. A fine choice. Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music. Bob Backlund is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 17 wins and 9 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Backlund feints and as Tisoaka raises his hands in defense, Backlund changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Backlund
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.
Tisoaka 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: Tisoaka (2) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund wants to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.
Tisoaka prevents Backlund from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund won't allow Tisoaka to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is pressing down on Tisoaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Backlund is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Backlund looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tisoaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Tisoaka tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Backlund is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Backlund defends it.
Backlund trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (2) Backlund
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund is trying to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control the action but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund is being controlled here.
Backlund is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tisoaka stalls from top position.
Backlund struggling a bit here.
Tisoaka gets to mount! Backlund was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (2) Backlund
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Backlund actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Tisoaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Backlund takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
Backlund working for a triangle but Tisoaka defends it easily.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tisoaka prevents Backlund from improving his position.
Backlund won't allow Tisoaka to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tisoaka not doing much here.
Tisoaka wants to control but Backlund is keeping him busy.
Backlund tries to get to full guard but Tisoaka has control of the leg.
Well, if Tisoaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Backlund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tisoaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tisoaka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Backlund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tisoaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tisoaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has moved into half guard.
Tisoaka not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Backlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Tisoaka trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Backlund 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Katuro Tisoaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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