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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Krause Kazaksavian and Bob The Master. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Krause Kazaksavian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob The Master!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kazaksavian instigates a clinch.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Master is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazaksavian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazaksavian drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Master sprawls and moves away.
The Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazaksavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Master clinches with his opponent.
Kazaksavian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Master avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Master can't get the takedown.
Krause Kazaksavian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Master.
Kazaksavian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kazaksavian tries to pull guard but The Master holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazaksavian drops back down to his feet.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazaksavian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazaksavian takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazaksavian is pressed up against the cage. The Master has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazaksavian down to the mat. Kazaksavian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Master shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kazaksavian tries to clinch up.
Kazaksavian fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazaksavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazaksavian has managed to clinch.
Kazaksavian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Master is defending well.
The Master pulls guard successfully.
The Master being controlled here, momentarily.
The Master looking to control.
The Master looks winded!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Master being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazaksavian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazaksavian (3) vs (0) The Master
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kazaksavian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura but The Master is defending well.
The Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazaksavian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master is not content to let Kazaksavian control the position.
Kazaksavian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazaksavian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Master stops Kazaksavian from passing to mount.
Kazaksavian trying to control the position but The Master is working away.
The Master can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazaksavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The Master can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazaksavian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Master has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Master sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Master is trying to maintain the position but Kazaksavian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Master slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Master is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazaksavian is aware though and is defending well.
Kazaksavian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazaksavian is one step ahead there.
Kazaksavian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazaksavian advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kazaksavian (6) vs (0) The Master
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazaksavian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazaksavian tries to advance to mount but The Master denies him.
Kazaksavian trying to control the action but The Master is working from the bottom.
Kazaksavian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Master is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazaksavian controlling the position from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Master struggling a bit here.
Kazaksavian tries for a kimura but The Master is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The Master is looking for a sweep.
Kazaksavian tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazaksavian trying to control the position but The Master is working away.
The Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazaksavian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazaksavian swings around for an armbar but The Master sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kazaksavian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazaksavian (6) vs (2) The Master
The Master pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazaksavian is keeping the position for now.
Kazaksavian is trying to keep The Master in close.
Kazaksavian managing to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kazaksavian pulls The Master in close to prevent any damage.
Kazaksavian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazaksavian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Master on the ground.
Kazaksavian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazaksavian has his foot on The Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Master works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazaksavian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazaksavian tries to get out of the position.
Kazaksavian keeping full guard, as The Master tries to pass.
The Master trying to control but Kazaksavian is working from the bottom.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazaksavian has control of The Master's left arm, preventing The Master from doing any damage.
The Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian is looking for a triangle but The Master pushes his legs off easily.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazaksavian is pulling down on The Master's head to control his posture.
The Master wants to control from the top but Kazaksavian keeps moving.
The Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Master trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazaksavian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazaksavian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazaksavian (8) vs (2) The Master
Still in half guard, Kazaksavian seems content to control.
Kazaksavian is looking to advance position but The Master won't allow it.
The Master is trying to maintain the position but Kazaksavian is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazaksavian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian wants to pass to mount but The Master is defending the position.
Kazaksavian prevents The Master from improving his position.
Kazaksavian trying to pass the guard but The Master defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kazaksavian trying to control the pace.
The Master is not content to let Kazaksavian control the position.
Kazaksavian is really struggling to control The Master but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Master is looking for a sweep. Kazaksavian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Master is trying to control but can't.
Kazaksavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master keeps working.
Kazaksavian wants to free his trapped foot but The Master is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazaksavian takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Krause Kazaksavian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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