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ADWGC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 2069 p4p, 246 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1862 p4p, 227 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryu Aokison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lassiter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aokison to the ground. Lassiter is now in Aokison's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aokison (0) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Aokison wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
Lassiter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Aokison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aokison pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison 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.
Lassiter is looking to advance position but Aokison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (4) vs (2) Lassiter
Aokison content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Aokison looking to secure an arm triangle but Lassiter defends it well.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter regains half guard.
Aokison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aokison (7) vs (2) Lassiter
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison prevents Lassiter from getting the reversal.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Aokison controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aokison is really struggling to control Lassiter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to control but Aokison is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Aokison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aokison controlling from the full mount.
Aokison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lassiter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lassiter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Lassiter is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control the pace but Lassiter is squirming around nicely.
Aokison controlling his opponent.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Lassiter is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aokison goes for an armbar but Lassiter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lassiter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aokison (7) vs (4) Lassiter
Aokison keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Lassiter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aokison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aokison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aokison! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aokison (11) vs (4) Lassiter
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aokison staying calm.
Aokison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lassiter! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aokison (13) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter working to try and regain half guard.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lassiter is looking to escape.
Aokison content just to control the position here.
Lassiter is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Lassiter is squirming around, avoiding Aokison's attempts to control the action.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison looking to control but Lassiter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aokison takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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