|
|
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Declan Hayes (ranked 5683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6215 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Declan Hayes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hayes (0) vs (2) Kraulthammer
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraulthammer has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Kraulthammer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraulthammer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kraulthammer content to stall in guard here.
Kraulthammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to keep Kraulthammer in close.
Hayes has his foot on Kraulthammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraulthammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Kraulthammer defends easily.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kraulthammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraulthammer is aware though and is defending well.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
Kraulthammer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayes is just riding it out for now. Kraulthammer eventually gives up the hold.
Kraulthammer tries to pass to full mount but Hayes defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer content to control rather than advance.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hayes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer wants to free his trapped foot but Hayes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayes.
Kraulthammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraulthammer has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully.
Kraulthammer looking to pass the guard.
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraulthammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraulthammer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hayes (0) vs (5) Kraulthammer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer controlling the position.
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
The referee asks Kraulthammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kraulthammer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kraulthammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayes sneaks back into half guard.
Hayes trying to hold on to Kraulthammer's head to control him but Kraulthammer postures up.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayes moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
Hayes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Hayes looking to control.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hayes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hayes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hayes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayes (4) vs (5) Kraulthammer
Kraulthammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kraulthammer as he works his way to full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Hayes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
Kraulthammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraulthammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraulthammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kraulthammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kraulthammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kraulthammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kraulthammer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hayes (4) vs (9) Kraulthammer
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayes has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hayes wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kraulthammer seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hayes is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I can run through anyone'. |
|
|
|
|
|
