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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 2555 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 2909 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Cristopher La Vellei has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alika Hakekia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but La Vellei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hakekia after a bit of a struggle.
La Vellei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakekia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hakekia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
La Vellei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hakekia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei has Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei tightens his grip and picks Hakekia up, before dumping him to the ground. Hakekia manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hakekia (0) vs (2) La Vellei
Hakekia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Vellei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakekia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hakekia (2) vs (2) La Vellei
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia postures up.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hakekia from controlling successfully.
Hakekia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control the position here.
Hakekia stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
Hakekia stays in close to La Vellei's body and controls the position.
La Vellei is pulling down on Hakekia's head. It's preventing any offense from Hakekia, at least for the moment.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but La Vellei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hakekia (2) vs (6) La Vellei
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding La Vellei's attempts to control the action.
La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hakekia has worked his arm free - good work by Hakekia!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia is trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to control but La Vellei manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hakekia (2) vs (9) La Vellei
Hakekia trying to control the position but La Vellei manages to sink in the hooks.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakekia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakekia for a finish.
La Vellei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakekia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakekia for a finish.
La Vellei is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hakekia won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips La Vellei off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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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