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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 3491 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 21 wins and 5 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ciprianni rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Ciprianni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuklinski is trying to pull guard but Ciprianni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ciprianni has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuklinski is trying to keep an underhook but Ciprianni manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Ciprianni
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Kuklinski has regained full guard.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Ciprianni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ciprianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ciprianni is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski working away.
Ciprianni tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Ciprianni struggling a bit here.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Ciprianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciprianni stops Kuklinski from passing to mount.
Kuklinski gets to mount! Ciprianni was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuklinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ciprianni is controlling an arm, preventing Kuklinski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuklinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Ciprianni keeping control of the position.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Ciprianni is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ciprianni! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is working to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ciprianni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprianni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuklinski defends well.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Kuklinski postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is defending well.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski stalling.
Ciprianni won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ciprianni gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuklinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Ciprianni is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciprianni actively working from the bottom here.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ciprianni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Ciprianni defends it.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni pulls Kuklinski in close to prevent any damage.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ciprianni is defending well.
Kuklinski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (15) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is looking to get to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni frees his head quite easily.
Ciprianni tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ciprianni wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Ciprianni is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Ciprianni working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski wants to take Ciprianni's back here but Ciprianni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuklinski stays in close to Ciprianni's body and controls the position.
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Kuklinski from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Ciprianni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuklinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (18) vs (2) Ciprianni
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciprianni, who protects the arm well.
Kuklinski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (20) vs (2) Ciprianni
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuklinski working for a guillotine from mount but Ciprianni is in no mood to give up.
Kuklinski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ciprianni to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (23) vs (2) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is in bad spot here.
Ciprianni breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (23) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (25) vs (4) Ciprianni
Ciprianni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kuklinski seems content to control.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Ciprianni is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Ciprianni recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski pushing down on Ciprianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 9209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 1311 p4p, 194 weight class). Kamenov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Hey Daddy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Pina Colada Hoi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandar Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hoi (0) vs (4) Kamenov
Hoi seems a little lost for a moment, as Kamenov dominates the positioning.
Kamenov wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Kamenov taking a break here but Hoi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hoi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoi is trying to control but can't.
Hoi gets full guard.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenov controls the pace.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi pulls Kamenov in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoi is keeping the position for now.
Kamenov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoi keeping full guard, as Kamenov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
Kamenov 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.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenov content to stall in guard here.
Kamenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoi is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenov trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Hoi looking to control.
Hoi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov passes Hoi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Kamenov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Hoi defends the submission attempt.
Hoi won't allow Kamenov to pass to mount.
Kamenov wants to take a breather but Hoi is having none of it.
Hoi wants to control but Kamenov is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kamenov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to pass the guard but Hoi is defending well.
Hoi wants to control but Kamenov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (0) vs (7) Kamenov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to take a break and control but Hoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hoi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoi is being controlled here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenov controlling from side mount.
Hoi wants to control but Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov wants to take a breather but Hoi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kamenov.
Kamenov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov postures up.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Hoi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov stays in close to Hoi's body and controls the position.
Hoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenov looking to pass the guard.
Hoi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenov is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom.
Hoi working a defensive guard but Kamenov passes into half guard.
Hoi tries to get to full guard but Kamenov has control of the leg.
Hoi has his hands clasped together around Kamenov's back. He's all about the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoi tries to get to full guard but Kamenov has control of the leg.
Hoi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoi is staying active underneath Kamenov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenov wins on points by 7 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Aleksandar Kamenov thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 1560 p4p, 223 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9604 p4p, 0 weight class). Teló's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teló pinned against the cage. Teló gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Teló stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teló wants it to stay on the feet.
Teló keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman shoots in for a double leg but Teló sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roman feints and as Teló raises his hands in defense, Roman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teló (0) vs (2) Roman
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
Roman drops back looking for a leg! Teló is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teló manages to kick Roman off! Roman jumps back into Teló's guard.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teló keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teló is keeping the position for now.
Roman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roman trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Teló won't allow Roman to pass to mount.
Roman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teló sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (0) vs (5) Roman
Teló is breathing heavily.
Roman has hold of Teló's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Teló manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Roman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Teló (0) vs (8) Roman
Roman looking for the choke from the back.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Teló has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roman is looking for a rear naked choke here but Teló reverses the position brilliantly into Roman's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Roman
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teló defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Teló won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teló gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roman trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roman working a defensive guard but Teló passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to get back to full guard here but Teló has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (5) vs (8) Roman
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Roman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Teló is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (7) vs (8) Roman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Teló isn't that keen on the idea.
Roman gets back to half guard.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Well,Teló is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Teló passes into side control, despite Roman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (10) vs (8) Roman
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman is looking for a triangle but Teló pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 257 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard and drags Fokin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fokin
Fokin controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith prevents Fokin from moving into mount.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith has one of Fokin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Fokin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Fokin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fokin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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