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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szandor Storm (ranked 3793 p4p, 502 weight class). Storm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorski goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gorski regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Storm
Gorski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Storm won't allow Gorski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm postures up.
Gorski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is looking to sweep but instead, Storm has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm is looking to advance position but Gorski won't allow it.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm controlling the pace.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski actively working from the bottom here.
Gorski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorski is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorski avoid being mounted?
Gorski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
Gorski looking for submissions off his back.
Storm 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.
Storm controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Storm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorski is defending against the submission attempts here by Storm.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to control but Gorski is keeping him busy.
Gorski is holding on to half guard well.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Gorski is working hard here to advance position.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Gorski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorski actively working from the bottom here.
Storm slows the pace down in half guard.
Storm is keen to just control but Gorski is a slippery customer.
Storm is working for a kimura but Gorski is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Storm passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (5) Storm
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Storm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorski is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Gorski wants to control but Storm postures up.
Gorski is looking to reverse the position.
Storm is trying to move to mount but Gorski reverses beautifully and ends up in Storm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (5) Storm
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (7) Storm
Gorski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Storm has picked Gorski up and slammed him! Gorski can't keep hold of the triangle and Storm manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (10) Storm
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Storm stands and throws Gorski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (13) Storm
Gorski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Storm easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (2) vs (15) Storm
Storm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorski working to try and regain half guard.
Gorski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorski is trying to hold Storm in close to prevent damage but Storm has managed to pass into half guard.
Gorski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorski keeps working.
Gorski trying to control but Storm postures up.
Gorski is in trouble now - Storm has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (18) Storm
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Storm prevents Gorski from getting the reversal.
Storm fails to advance to Gorski's back.
Gorski has given up his back. Will we see Storm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gorski (2) vs (21) Storm
Gorski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Storm.
Storm not allowing Gorski to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to break free.
Storm is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Storm is looking to control Gorski but Gorski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gorski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Storm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorski is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Storm wins on points by 21 to 2.
Szandor Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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