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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Knut Ysengrin and Silvan Neadue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvan Neadue!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ysengrin clinches up against the cage.
Ysengrin gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ysengrin (2) vs (0) Neadue
Neadue actively working from the bottom here.
Neadue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ysengrin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neadue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ysengrin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Neadue! Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (5) vs (0) Neadue
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neadue tries to reverse the position but Ysengrin maintains control.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
Neadue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ysengrin in particular looking to stall.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
Neadue looking for submissions off his back.
Ysengrin trying to mount his opponent but Neadue defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin is thwarting Neadue's attempts to control the position.
Neadue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (8) vs (0) Neadue
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neadue wants to hold on but Ysengrin pushes him away.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent.
Ysengrin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Neadue is looking to improve his position but Ysengrin isn't that keen on the idea.
Neadue wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neadue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin avoids the attempt from Neadue to control.
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
Ysengrin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ysengrin controlling the pace for now.
Neadue is trying to escape the mount.
Ysengrin working for a guillotine from mount but Neadue is in no mood to give up.
Neadue has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ysengrin tries to control but Neadue wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neadue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neadue working to try and regain half guard.
Ysengrin content just to control the position here.
Neadue is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin prevents Neadue from getting the reversal.
Ysengrin looking to control but Neadue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ysengrin content just to control the position here.
Ysengrin wants to control the pace but Neadue is squirming around nicely.
Ysengrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ysengrin trying to control but Neadue is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neadue sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ysengrin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ysengrin is trying to control the action in half guard but Neadue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neadue works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neadue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ysengrin defends it easily.
Neadue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ysengrin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neadue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ysengrin has managed to get both his arms back between Neadue's legs - danger averted.
Ysengrin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neadue working a defensive guard here.
Ysengrin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ysengrin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neadue for as long as he can get away with.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neadue has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ysengrin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Neadue. Score +3 for passing guard: Ysengrin (11) vs (0) Neadue
Ysengrin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neadue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neadue wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ysengrin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Neadue's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Neadue is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ysengrin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Knut Ysengrin!
Knut Ysengrin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo and Akira Azuma. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quentin DeBramalo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akira Azuma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
DeBramalo shoots for a takedown but Azuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeBramalo is defended easily by Azuma.
Azuma feints the counter takedown.
Azuma slaps away a takedown attempt from DeBramalo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Azuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azuma did well to prevent DeBramalo getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (0) Azuma
Azuma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeBramalo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeBramalo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: DeBramalo (2) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Azuma looking to break DeBramalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. DeBramalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
DeBramalo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azuma.
Azuma working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
DeBramalo turns into Azuma and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (4) vs (4) Azuma
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here.
DeBramalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azuma wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBramalo trying to control but Azuma is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeBramalo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
DeBramalo stands and throws Azuma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (7) vs (4) Azuma
Azuma is looking for a sweep.
DeBramalo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: DeBramalo (9) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Azuma is holding on tight.
Azuma is working to get back to half guard.
DeBramalo controlling the position easily from mount.
Azuma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBramalo wants to take a breather but Azuma is having none of it.
DeBramalo prevents Azuma from improving his position.
DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeBramalo controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if DeBramalo 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.
Azuma is refusing to be controlled, as DeBramalo sits in half guard.
Azuma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Azuma.
DeBramalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azuma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DeBramalo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azuma. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (12) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Azuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Azuma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azuma wants to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo trying to mount his opponent but Azuma defends it.
Azuma wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeBramalo slows the pace down in half guard.
Azuma is staying active underneath DeBramalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
DeBramalo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (15) vs (4) Azuma
Azuma tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeBramalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azuma is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo controlling from the full mount.
Azuma is looking to improve his position but DeBramalo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeBramalo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: DeBramalo (18) vs (4) Azuma
DeBramalo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Azuma can't escape the position.
DeBramalo biding his time, controlling Azuma.
Azuma staying busy and making it hard for DeBramalo to control.
DeBramalo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Azuma.
DeBramalo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo working for a choke but Azuma reverses nicely into DeBramalo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (18) vs (6) Azuma
Azuma passes DeBramalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Azuma is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBramalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azuma is looking for a kimura here.
Azuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Azuma prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura but DeBramalo is defending well.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Azuma prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azuma is pushing down on DeBramalo's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeBramalo is fighting to maintain full guard but Azuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeBramalo is looking for a sweep. Azuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azuma seems to be looking for submissions.
DeBramalo is in trouble now - Azuma has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBramalo (18) vs (9) Azuma
Azuma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
DeBramalo tries to reverse the position but Azuma maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: DeBramalo (18) vs (12) Azuma
DeBramalo breaks Azuma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBramalo (20) vs (12) Azuma
Azuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.
DeBramalo advances to half guard.
Azuma is looking to improve his position.
DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azuma wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeBramalo takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson and Akira Hayabusa. Hayabusa has chosen Paris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson rushes Hayabusa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa jumps guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Robinson stays in close to Hayabusa's body and controls the position.
Hayabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Hayabusa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayabusa manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Hayabusa's guard.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson is taking a breather. Hayabusa 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.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayabusa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Hayabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Hayabusa tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is keen to just control but Hayabusa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is trying to control. Hayabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayabusa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Hayabusa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Hayabusa
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson working for a triangle but Hayabusa defends it easily.
Robinson pulls Hayabusa in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson is pulling down on Hayabusa's head to control his posture.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayabusa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Hayabusa tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is controlling Hayabusa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hayabusa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayabusa is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson keeping hold of Hayabusa's head, controlling as best he can.
Hayabusa is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hayabusa 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.
Hayabusa is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Hayabusa
Hayabusa avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Hayabusa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson wants to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to hold on but Hayabusa postures up.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hayabusa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Hayabusa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Hayabusa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (0) vs (8) Hayabusa
Robinson turns into Hayabusa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (8) Hayabusa
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayabusa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Hayabusa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (10) Hayabusa
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson pulls Hayabusa in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson controls Hayabusa momentarily but Hayabusa frees himself.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Hayabusa passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (13) Hayabusa
Robinson stops Hayabusa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hayabusa looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robinson wants to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.
Hayabusa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Hayabusa's guard. A big mistake from Hayabusa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (13) Hayabusa
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Hayabusa has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (15) Hayabusa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayabusa defends it easily.
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayabusa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson won't allow Hayabusa to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayabusa wins on points by 15 to 4.
Akira Hayabusa made sure to mention his sponsor, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] in his post fight interview. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki and Ove Sundberg. Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paniikki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sundberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paniikki is in Sundberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Sundberg
We've been hearing good reports from Paniikki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundberg is keeping the position for now.
Paniikki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sundberg 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: Paniikki (2) vs (2) Sundberg
Sundberg content to control rather than advance.
Paniikki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg controlling the action here.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (5) Sundberg
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (8) Sundberg
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paniikki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sundberg controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sundberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Sundberg trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Sundberg pushes his legs off easily.
Sundberg wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paniikki being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniikki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sundberg is aware though and is defending well.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sundberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (11) Sundberg
Sundberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paniikki's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paniikki prevents Sundberg from moving into mount.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sundberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sundberg moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (2) vs (14) Sundberg
Sundberg controlling from mount.
Paniikki is trying to escape the mount.
Sundberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Paniikki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Paniikki (2) vs (17) Sundberg
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg controlling the position well here. Paniikki rolled but Sundberg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Paniikki rolls, trying to escape but Sundberg keeps control of the position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Sundberg keeps control of the position easily here as Paniikki tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sundberg 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.
Paniikki tries to escape but Sundberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Paniikki right now.
Paniikki tries to break free.
Sundberg is trying to stick to Paniikki's back but Paniikki is turning into Sundberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sundberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paniikki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (17) Sundberg
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg 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.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Sundberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (4) vs (19) Sundberg
Sundberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Sundberg defends easily.
Sundberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (22) Sundberg
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to buck Sundberg off but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg controlling from side mount.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Sundberg controlling the position from side mount.
Paniikki is not content to let Sundberg control the position.
Paniikki is being controlled here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki manages to get back to half guard.
Sundberg controlling the pace.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Sundberg works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (4) vs (25) Sundberg
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg gets to mount! Paniikki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paniikki (4) vs (27) Sundberg
Sundberg mounts Paniikki! Really nice guard pass there!
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (27) Sundberg
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is continuing to stall.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Sundberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sundberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paniikki (6) vs (29) Sundberg
Sundberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paniikki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sundberg defends it easily.
Sundberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sundberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sundberg wins on points by 29 to 6. |
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