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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Shatiko and Jimmie Connor. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shatiko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor has a takedown stuffed.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shatiko pinned against the cage. Shatiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shatiko.
Connor has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor pulls guard successfully.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shatiko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shatiko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shatiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head to control his posture.
Shatiko is pushing down on Connor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Connor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shatiko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shatiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connor is trying is best to control the position here.
Connor is continuing to stall.
Connor manages to get to full guard.
Connor pulls Shatiko in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shatiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko pushes down on Connor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shatiko trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Shatiko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Connor is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Connor is in trouble now - Shatiko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (0) Connor
Shatiko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connor is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to reverse the position but Shatiko maintains control.
Shatiko wants to take Connor's back but he can't do it this time.
Shatiko controlling the position easily from mount.
Connor is looking to improve his position but Shatiko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connor is controlling an arm, preventing Shatiko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shatiko prevents Connor from getting the reversal.
Shatiko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Connor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor can't escape the position.
Connor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Connor actively working from the bottom here.
Shatiko is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shatiko prevents Connor from improving his position.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Shatiko sits in half guard.
Shatiko is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Shatiko looking to sit in guard and control but Connor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (3) vs (2) Connor
Shatiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shatiko is breathing heavily.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shatiko is keeping the position for now.
Shatiko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shatiko tries to get out of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko working for submissions but it's allowed Connor to get to half guard.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Shatiko is defending well.
Connor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shatiko wants to sweep but Connor has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (3) vs (5) Connor
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko wants to control but Connor postures up.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shatiko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shatiko (3) vs (7) Connor
Connor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shatiko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Connor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shatiko is now in Connor's guard. A big mistake from Connor there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (5) vs (7) Connor
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Connor is pulling down on Shatiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shatiko, at least for the moment.
Connor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shatiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shatiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shatiko has managed to get both his arms back between Connor's legs - danger averted.
Connor is trying to control the position but Shatiko postures up.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor looking for a guillotine here but Shatiko defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor has his foot on Shatiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shatiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Connor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Connor keeping moving, preventing Shatiko from controlling successfully.
Connor is trying to keep Shatiko in close.
Shatiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shatiko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Connor's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor wins on points by 7 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jimmie Connor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steven Shatiko and Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi. Akira Wakabayashi has chosen Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Akira Wakabayashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shatiko is fending him off so far but Akira Wakabayashi persists. Nope, Shatiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shatiko closes the distance and pushes Akira Wakabayashi back into the cage.
Shatiko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akira Wakabayashi to keep the fight standing.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shatiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shatiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steven Shatiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to pull guard.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira Wakabayashi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatiko slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatiko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi trying to control from the bottom.
Shatiko controlling the action here.
Shatiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira Wakabayashi keeps working.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to improve his position but Shatiko is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to control Shatiko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akira Wakabayashi avoid being mounted?
Shatiko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akira Wakabayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to roll over but Shatiko keeps him under control.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Shatiko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shatiko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to maintain the position but Shatiko is very close to passing his half guard.
Akira Wakabayashi is holding on to half guard well.
Akira Wakabayashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shatiko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shatiko's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shatiko (0) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi working for a choke but Shatiko is defending well.
Akira Wakabayashi is hanging on to Shatiko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Akira Wakabayashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shatiko trying to control the action but Akira Wakabayashi just sinks the hooks in.
Akira Wakabayashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for the RNC.
Shatiko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Akira Wakabayashi.
Akira Wakabayashi working for the choke.
Akira Wakabayashi looks winded!
Shatiko turns into Akira Wakabayashi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shatiko (2) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shatiko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akira Wakabayashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shatiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira Wakabayashi keeping moving, preventing Shatiko from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shatiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shatiko wants to control from the top but Akira Wakabayashi keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shatiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akira Wakabayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shatiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira Wakabayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira Wakabayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shatiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akira Wakabayashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shatiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira Wakabayashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shatiko controls the pace.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akira Wakabayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shatiko has picked Akira Wakabayashi up and slammed him! Akira Wakabayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Shatiko manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (5) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Shatiko looking to control but instead Akira Wakabayashi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
Shatiko prevents Akira Wakabayashi from improving his position.
Shatiko is working for a kimura but Akira Wakabayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Shatiko is keen to just control but Akira Wakabayashi is a slippery customer.
Akira Wakabayashi tries to get to full guard but Shatiko has control of the leg.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shatiko pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko is just content to waste time from the top position. Akira Wakabayashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shatiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shatiko has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
Shatiko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira Wakabayashi looking for a guillotine here but Shatiko defends easily.
Shatiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Akira Wakabayashi is retaining full guard.
Akira Wakabayashi working for a triangle but Shatiko defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shatiko trying to control but Akira Wakabayashi is working from the bottom.
Akira Wakabayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shatiko won't allow Akira Wakabayashi to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi pulls Shatiko in close to prevent any damage.
Shatiko 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.
Akira Wakabayashi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shatiko has picked Akira Wakabayashi up and slammed him! Akira Wakabayashi can't keep hold of the triangle and Shatiko manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shatiko (8) vs (4) Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shatiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shatiko wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Shatiko slows the pace down.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking to regain half guard here but Shatiko keeps moving and retains side control.
Shatiko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shatiko trying to control the action but Akira Wakabayashi is working from the bottom.
Shatiko staying calm.
Akira Wakabayashi is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shatiko controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shatiko takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Maddox and Steven Shatiko. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Maddox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steven Shatiko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shatiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Maddox.
Maddox takes the fight into the clinch.
Maddox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Shatiko manages to get underhooks.
Shatiko jumps guard but Maddox stands there with Shatiko around his waist. Shatiko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maddox can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox is working for takedown but Shatiko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maddox has Shatiko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shatiko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shatiko is trying to pull guard but Maddox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Shatiko manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatiko goes for a takedown attempt but Maddox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shatiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches.
Shatiko fails to pull guard.
Shatiko stops a takedown attempt from Maddox.
Shatiko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shatiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shatiko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maddox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shatiko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox can't get the takedown.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. Shatiko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maddox tries to clinch there but Shatiko circles away.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shatiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shatiko. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maddox (0) vs (4) Shatiko
Shatiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maddox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shatiko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maddox has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maddox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shatiko working away.
Shatiko advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maddox (0) vs (6) Shatiko
Shatiko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko looking to secure an arm triangle but Maddox defends it well.
Shatiko moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maddox (0) vs (9) Shatiko
Maddox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shatiko has the hooks in. Maddox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shatiko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maddox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shatiko on the ground.
Shatiko working for a choke but Maddox is defending well.
Maddox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shatiko's arms.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is trying to defend against the choke here but Shatiko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shatiko Tightens the hold and Maddox taps out furiously! Shatiko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Shatiko! |
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