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TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Ukkus (ranked 7255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 5926 p4p, 521 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mario Ukkus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ukkus shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ukkus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ukkus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ukkus (0) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukkus is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
It looks like Kim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ukkus tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ukkus tries to improve position but can't.
Ukkus really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ukkus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Ukkus is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ukkus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim slows the pace down.
Ukkus tries to improve position but can't.
Kim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ukkus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ukkus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ukkus is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim just content to control the position.
Ukkus manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ukkus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kim is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a kimura but Ukkus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Ukkus manages to get to full guard.
Ukkus looking to control.
Ukkus working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Ukkus is breathing heavily.
Kim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ukkus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (2) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ukkus escapes and throws Kim's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (5) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to buck Ukkus off but Ukkus is having none of it.
Kim trying to control but Ukkus flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (4) Kim
Kim 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 Ukkus gets his way!
Kim tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kim reverses the position brilliantly into Ukkus's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (8) vs (6) Kim
Ukkus being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Kim the control monster continue. Boring.
Ukkus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Ukkus defends it.
Kim moves into full mount! Ukkus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (8) vs (9) Kim
Ukkus wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus has given up his back. Will we see Kim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (12) Kim
Kim biding his time, controlling Ukkus.
Ukkus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kim's arms.
Ukkus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (8) vs (15) Kim
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Ukkus is having none of it.
Kim controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling from mount.
Ukkus has given up his back. Will we see Kim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (18) Kim
What can Ukkus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim is hanging on to Ukkus's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Ukkus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (10) vs (18) Kim
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 18 to 10. |
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