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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pedro Kapaldi and Veli Ilkka Perkules. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Veli Ilkka Perkules enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Kapaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Veli Ilkka Perkules!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kapaldi clinches up against the cage.
Perkules's coach down at The Foundry was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Perkules's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kapaldi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perkules after a bit of a struggle.
Kapaldi pulls guard.
Perkules sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kapaldi keeping full guard, as Perkules tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kapaldi is pulling down on Perkules's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to sweep here but Perkules controlling him for the moment.
Kapaldi is adopting a defensive guard.
Kapaldi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kapaldi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkules must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapaldi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perkules trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkules being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules looking to pass the guard.
Kapaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkules is one step ahead there.
Perkules wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi keeping full guard, as Perkules tries to pass.
Perkules not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kapaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkules is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is working hard here to advance position.
Perkules looking to pass the guard.
Perkules wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
Kapaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapaldi, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Perkules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapaldi is keeping the position for now.
Kapaldi is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkules showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kapaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi keeping full guard, as Perkules tries to pass.
Kapaldi trying to control the position here.
Perkules wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
Perkules content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perkules is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kapaldi is controlling Perkules's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Perkules tries to free his leg and advance position but Kapaldi is retaining full guard.
Kapaldi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kapaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi controlling Perkules's posture.
Perkules content to stall in guard here.
Perkules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kapaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkules is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi is adopting a defensive guard.
Perkules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kapaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkules wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kapaldi has Perkules pulled in close to control his posture.
Perkules is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to sweep here but Perkules controlling him for the moment.
Kapaldi controlling the position.
Perkules drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kapaldi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perkules has Kapaldi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kapaldi (2) vs (0) Perkules
Kapaldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapaldi takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Pedro Kapaldi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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