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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hellson Balls and Riad Radyan. Riad Radyan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hellson Balls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Riad Radyan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Radyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balls sprawls well. Balls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Radyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balls tries to counter with a takedown but Radyan is quick to defend against it.
Radyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balls 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: Balls (4) vs (0) Radyan
Radyan regains half guard.
Balls trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls wants to free his trapped foot but Radyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radyan is pressing down on Balls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Balls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balls slows the pace down in half guard.
Radyan is looking to improve his position.
Radyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Radyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balls (4) vs (4) Radyan
Radyan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Radyan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls is in bad spot here.
Radyan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Balls is defending well but eventually Radyan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Balls has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riad Radyan!
Riad Radyan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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