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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus and Martin Glass. Kolmiokuristus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bad boy - cascada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Glass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Glass stuffs the takedown.
Glass wants to counter with a clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him away.
Kolmiokuristus darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Kolmiokuristus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Glass sprawls well.
Glass moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus wants a takedown.
Glass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kolmiokuristus pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Glass as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (0) Glass
Glass is pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolmiokuristus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glass! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (4) Glass
Glass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolmiokuristus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glass's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Glass is taking a breather. Kolmiokuristus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Glass is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is refusing to be controlled, as Glass sits in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolmiokuristus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Glass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (7) Glass
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Glass trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus is working away.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to get back to full guard here but Glass has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (10) Glass
Glass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolmiokuristus, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolmiokuristus, who protects the arm well.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolmiokuristus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Glass trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Glass is working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus is defending it quite comfortably.
Glass is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to get back to full guard but Glass takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (13) Glass
Glass goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (13) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is pushing down on Glass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glass is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolmiokuristus has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glass is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glass is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well.
Glass moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
Glass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolmiokuristus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Glass keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Glass in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (15) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Glass postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glass uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (18) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep.
Glass is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolmiokuristus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Glass passes into side control, despite Kolmiokuristus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (21) Glass
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Glass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has control of Glass's left arm, preventing Glass from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Glass is keen to just control but Kolmiokuristus is a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glass is working away from the top position though.
Kolmiokuristus gets full guard.
Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Glass advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (24) Glass
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks back into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to control Glass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kolmiokuristus avoid being mounted?
Glass is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Glass keeps him under control.
Glass looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass wins on points by 24 to 4.
Martin Glass gave a mention to OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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