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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 7610 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 22256 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Forrest Bondurant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bondurant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bondurant is trying to trip Karelin. He has hold of a leg but Karelin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bondurant persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (0) Karelin
Bondurant won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin pulls Bondurant in to control the position.
Bondurant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin looking to control.
Karelin pulls Bondurant in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin is trying to keep Bondurant in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bondurant controls the pace.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (2) Karelin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bondurant is keeping the position.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Bondurant keeps moving.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bondurant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin is looking to pass into half guard but Bondurant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bondurant is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (4) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bondurant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Bondurant's left arm, preventing Bondurant from doing any damage.
Karelin 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.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Bondurant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (7) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bondurant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bondurant is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bondurant wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Bondurant has control of the leg.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bondurant is working away from the top position though.
Bondurant trying to pass the guard but Karelin defending well.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Bondurant is controlling well.
Karelin trying to hold on to Bondurant's head to control him but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Bondurant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bondurant trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bondurant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (10) vs (2) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant controlling from mount.
Karelin tries to hold on but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bondurant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin tries to hold on but Bondurant postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Bondurant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Bondurant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bondurant is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bondurant seems content to control.
Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin wants to sweep but Bondurant has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (13) vs (2) Karelin
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant 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 Karelin's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bondurant off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bondurant (13) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karelin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bondurant escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (15) vs (6) Karelin
And that's the end of the fight!
Bondurant takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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