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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivo Koljeno and Oleg Taktarov. Taktarov has chosen War Pigs as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ivo Koljeno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taktarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koljeno's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koljeno (0) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koljeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taktarov passes Koljeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno won't allow Taktarov to pass to mount.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Taktarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Koljeno is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taktarov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Koljeno's thigh. Koljeno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno keeping full guard, as Taktarov tries to pass.
Taktarov stays in close to Koljeno's body and controls the position.
Taktarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Koljeno is retaining full guard.
Taktarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koljeno's guard.
Taktarov tries to pass to full mount but Koljeno defends it.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koljeno defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koljeno (0) vs (5) Taktarov
Taktarov content just to control the position here.
Taktarov wants to take his opponent's back but Koljeno doesn't allow it.
Taktarov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Koljeno is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Koljeno (0) vs (8) Taktarov
Koljeno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Taktarov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Koljeno taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Taktarov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Taktarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Oleg Taktarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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