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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 Johnny Blaze and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Blaze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze decides to pull guard.
Kilpi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaze is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blaze (2) vs (0) Kilpi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kilpi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kilpi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kilpi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blaze (2) vs (4) Kilpi
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blaze gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Kilpi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blaze working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Blaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaze, not yet.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blaze (2) vs (7) Kilpi
Blaze tries to improve position but can't.
Blaze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blaze (2) vs (9) Kilpi
Kilpi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blaze is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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