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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sharky Shark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Kuklinski with that takedown attempt.
Kuklinski gets a double leg takedown into Shark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Shark
Kuklinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark pulls Kuklinski in to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Shark trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Kuklinski uses his free foot to push down on Shark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shark. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Shark
Shark is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shark is looking to escape.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shark is now in Kuklinski's guard. A big mistake from Kuklinski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Shark
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark is posturing up here but Kuklinski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shark tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shark has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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