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TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dylan Elkins (ranked 7117 p4p, 280 weight class) and Bob Algadoo (ranked 4648 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dylan Elkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elkins clinches.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Algadoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Algadoo won't allow it.
Elkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Algadoo uses from the top position.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Algadoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Algadoo content to stall in guard here.
Elkins trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Elkins is keeping the position.
Elkins 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.
Elkins is pulling down on Algadoo's head to control his posture.
Algadoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Algadoo trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Elkins is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Algadoo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Elkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Elkins is pulling down on Algadoo's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to control the position.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Elkins trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
Elkins 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.
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkins is retaining full guard.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins 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: Elkins (2) vs (0) Algadoo
Algadoo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is looking to control Elkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Algadoo avoid being mounted?
Elkins is trying to work for a kimura but Algadoo is defending well.
Elkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Algadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Algadoo is trying to keep Elkins in close.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Algadoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elkins forces his way into half guard.
Algadoo tries to get to full guard but Elkins has control of the leg.
Elkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Algadoo is trying to maintain the position but Elkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Algadoo wants to improve his position but Elkins is controlling well.
Elkins is working for a kimura but Algadoo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Algadoo is just riding it out for now. Elkins eventually gives up the hold.
Algadoo trying to control from the bottom.
Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Algadoo trying to control but Elkins postures up.
Elkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elkins looking for a submission but Algadoo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is trying to keep Elkins in close.
Elkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Algadoo working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.
Algadoo keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elkins stands and throws Algadoo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elkins (5) vs (0) Algadoo
Elkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Algadoo, who protects the arm well.
Elkins has hold of Algadoo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Algadoo seems comfortable defending it but Elkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Algadoo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Algadoo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Elkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Elkins! |
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