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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Banian (ranked 3049 p4p, 173 weight class) and Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 5744 p4p, 0 weight class). John Banian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Banian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sanryu Aguilio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilio moves in looking to clinch but Banian pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banian manages to pull guard.
Aguilio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aguilio advances to half guard.
Aguilio seems to be working for a kimura but Banian defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilio trying to control from half guard but Banian is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Aguilio seems content to control.
Banian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilio is taking a breather. Banian 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.
Aguilio wants to take a breather but Banian is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio 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.
Aguilio content to control rather than advance.
Aguilio wants to pass the guard but Banian is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio is taking a breather. Banian 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.
Aguilio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aguilio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banian (0) vs (3) Aguilio
Aguilio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Banian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Banian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banian (2) vs (3) Aguilio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aguilio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banian passes into half guard.
Banian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilio pulls Banian in close to prevent any damage.
Aguilio working for a triangle but Banian defends it easily.
Aguilio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Banian has picked Aguilio up and slammed him! Aguilio can't keep hold of the triangle and Banian manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banian (5) vs (3) Aguilio
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banian working away.
Aguilio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aguilio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilio is controlling Banian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banian prevents Aguilio from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio trying to hold on to Banian's head to control him but Banian postures up.
Banian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aguilio actively working from the bottom here.
Banian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aguilio is just riding it out for now. Banian eventually gives up the hold.
Aguilio is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio actively working from the bottom here.
Aguilio tries to roll over but Banian keeps him under control.
Aguilio wants to control but Banian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aguilio is looking for a sweep. Banian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banian pulls his head out easily.
Aguilio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio wants to control the position but Banian says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Banian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aguilio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilio is looking to improve his position.
Aguilio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banian has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilio's legs - danger averted.
Banian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banian is looking to pass into half guard but Aguilio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aguilio is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banian (5) vs (5) Aguilio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilio forces his way into half guard.
Aguilio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aguilio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aguilio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banian (5) vs (8) Aguilio
Banian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aguilio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banian (5) vs (11) Aguilio
Aguilio 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!
Aguilio wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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