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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sharky Shark and Davor Langerholc. Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Langerholc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Langerholc tries to keep at a distance but Shark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Langerholc tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Langerholc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shark is trying to drag Langerholc to the mat but Langerholc just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Langerholc tries for a takedown but Shark manages to get underhooks.
Sharky Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Langerholc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shark defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Langerholc tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Langerholc can't get the takedown.
Langerholc prevents a takedown attempt there.
Langerholc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Langerholc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shark stacks Langerholc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shark! Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (3) vs (0) Langerholc
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
Shark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Langerholc going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Langerholc looking for a sweep but Shark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (5) vs (0) Langerholc
Shark content just to control the position here.
Langerholc is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langerholc is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Langerholc looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (8) vs (0) Langerholc
Langerholc trying to control the hands but Shark breaks the grip.
Shark is trying to stick to Langerholc's back but Langerholc is turning into Shark. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shark's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Langerholc. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (8) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langerholc is one step ahead there.
Shark seems keen to control Langerholc's posture.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
Langerholc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Langerholc trying to move into half guard but instead Shark has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (10) vs (2) Langerholc
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Shark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (13) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc is looking for a sweep.
Langerholc wants to control but Shark postures up.
Langerholc is not content to let Shark control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looking for a sweep but Shark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (15) vs (2) Langerholc
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shark wants to control the pace but Langerholc is squirming around nicely.
Langerholc tries to reverse the position but Shark maintains control.
Langerholc tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (18) vs (2) Langerholc
Shark is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Langerholc right now.
Shark tries to get the hooks in deep but Langerholc pushed the leg off.
Langerholc tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Langerholc is desperately trying to improve his position but Shark has a good base and remains in mount.
Langerholc tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (21) vs (2) Langerholc
Langerholc wants to control his opponent's hands but Shark gets his hands free.
Langerholc tries to escape the position.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark is not going to allow Langerholc to sit and survive in this position.
Langerholc wants to escape the position.
Langerholc trying to control the position but Shark manages to sink in the hooks.
Langerholc breaks Shark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (21) vs (4) Langerholc
Langerholc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langerholc won't allow Shark to sweep him here.
Shark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Langerholc trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Langerholc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shark has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (23) vs (4) Langerholc
Shark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shark content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working a defensive guard here.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Shark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (26) vs (4) Langerholc
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Langerholc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shark controlling from side mount.
Shark wants to control but Langerholc is keeping him busy.
Langerholc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shark is staying tight to Langerholc's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Langerholc can't do much from the bottom here.
Shark controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langerholc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sharky Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'. |
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