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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and David Dickinson. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Dickinson has chosen Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dickinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head. It's preventing any offense from Susi, at least for the moment.
Susi postures up.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi'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.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Susi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Susi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Dickinson defends it.
Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control from the bottom.
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Dickinson won't allow Susi to pass to mount.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Susi is working away from the top position though.
Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is thwarting Dickinson's attempts to control the position.
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Susi.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Dickinson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Susi won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson controlling Susi's posture.
Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Susi stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susi tries for a kimura but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson struggling a bit here.
Dickinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson is looking to control Susi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickinson avoid being mounted?
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Susi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickinson is just riding it out for now. Susi eventually gives up the hold.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dickinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Susi is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.
Dickinson working for a triangle but Susi defends it easily.
Susi postures up.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dickinson is controlling Susi's posture.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susi trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Susi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (2) Dickinson
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson content to stall in guard here.
Dickinson trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Dickinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dickinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Susi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickinson wants to pass to mount but Susi is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Susi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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