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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Greco Roman. Greco Roman 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman fails to land the takedown.
Roman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski is trying to defend but Roman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Roman
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg.
Roman 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.
Kuklinski is positioning himself well to prevent Roman advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Roman is looking to work his way around to Kuklinski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roman avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Roman maintains control.
Roman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuklinski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has his hands clasped together around Roman's back. He's all about the action.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman 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.
Roman wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Kuklinski defends the submission attempt.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roman has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (5) Roman
Kuklinski controlling the position.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuklinski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (5) Roman
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski wants to take Roman's back but he can't do it this time.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roman is surviving well by controlling Kuklinski's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (11) vs (5) Roman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roman showing good submission defense here.
Roman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kuklinski gets his way!
Kuklinski trying to control.
Roman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuklinski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Kuklinski from getting a body triangle.
Roman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuklinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Roman frees his head quite easily.
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
Roman regains half guard.
Kuklinski wants to advance to full mount but Roman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski passes Roman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
Kuklinski is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roman won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski wants to pass to mount but Roman is defending the position.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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