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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ho Lee Fuk and Kalle Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ho Lee Fuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Fuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuk 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.
Fuk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kolmiokuristus's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuk (2) vs (0) Kolmiokuristus
Fuk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kolmiokuristus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kolmiokuristus wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is positioning himself well to prevent Fuk advancing to mount.
Fuk trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuk trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolmiokuristus is keeping the position for now.
Fuk wants to control from the top but Kolmiokuristus keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuk won't allow Kolmiokuristus to sweep him here.
Fuk looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard here.
Fuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working a defensive guard here.
Fuk trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (5) vs (0) Kolmiokuristus
Fuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuk advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuk (7) vs (0) Kolmiokuristus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Fuk from taking his back.
Fuk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fuk controlling from the full mount.
Fuk looking to secure an arm triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it well.
Fuk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fuk wants to control the pace but Kolmiokuristus is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fuk (10) vs (0) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll but Fuk sticks to his back.
Kolmiokuristus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Kolmiokuristus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fuk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fuk looking to break Kolmiokuristus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kolmiokuristus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fuk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fuk controlling well, preventing Kolmiokuristus from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the hands but Fuk won't let him.
Kolmiokuristus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fuk is hanging on to Kolmiokuristus's back as he tries to escape.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fuk.
Kolmiokuristus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuk is looking to control Kolmiokuristus but Kolmiokuristus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fuk.
Fuk gets his hands free as Kolmiokuristus looks to control.
Fuk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fuk looking to break Kolmiokuristus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kolmiokuristus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fuk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fuk has the hooks in. Kolmiokuristus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kolmiokuristus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Fuk slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kolmiokuristus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fuk.
Fuk is persistently looking for the submission but Kolmiokuristus is defending it well.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position but Fuk manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Kolmiokuristus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kolmiokuristus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kolmiokuristus is in bad spot here.
Fuk is trying to stick to Kolmiokuristus's back but Kolmiokuristus is turning into Fuk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fuk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kolmiokuristus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (10) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus
Fuk keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fuk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fuk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (12) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus keeping full guard, as Fuk tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuk trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
Fuk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Fuk is keen to just control but Kolmiokuristus is a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kolmiokuristus is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuk.
Kolmiokuristus trying to hold on to Fuk's head to control him but Fuk postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuk wants to free his trapped foot but Kolmiokuristus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuk stalling.
Kolmiokuristus is staying active underneath Fuk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kolmiokuristus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuk is looking for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuk to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (15) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus
Fuk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kolmiokuristus turns into him and now he's in Fuk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (15) vs (4) Kolmiokuristus
Kolmiokuristus stands and throws Fuk's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuk (15) vs (7) Kolmiokuristus
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuk regains half guard.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be looking for submissions.
Fuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Fuk is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fuk keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmiokuristus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuk is retaining full guard.
Fuk working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus pushing down on Fuk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus prevents Fuk from improving his position.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuk gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuk (17) vs (7) Kolmiokuristus
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuk takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
After the fight, Ho Lee Fuk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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