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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sebastian Heikkinen (ranked 21398 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracy (ranked 21671 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heikkinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sigur Rós - Varúð. Wayne Gracy has chosen Fingersmith - Pogo as his entrance music. John Wayne Gracy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John Wayne Gracy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wayne Gracy moves into the clinch.
Wayne Gracy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heikkinen is trying to keep an underhook but Wayne Gracy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (2) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne Gracy is working away from the top position though.
Wayne Gracy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne Gracy controlling the pace.
Wayne Gracy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (5) Wayne Gracy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to hold on but Wayne Gracy postures up.
Heikkinen tries to reverse the position but Wayne Gracy maintains control.
Heikkinen regains half guard.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heikkinen wants to sweep but Wayne Gracy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (8) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wayne Gracy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heikkinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heikkinen is controlling Wayne Gracy's trapped leg to prevent Wayne Gracy from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wayne Gracy wants to control but Heikkinen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to control but Wayne Gracy is keeping busy.
Wayne Gracy 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.
Heikkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heikkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne Gracy sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy trying to pass the guard but Heikkinen defending well.
Wayne Gracy is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from improving his position.
Wayne Gracy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heikkinen! Score +3 for passing guard: Heikkinen (0) vs (11) Wayne Gracy
Heikkinen is looking to improve his position but Wayne Gracy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne Gracy looking to control but Heikkinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wayne Gracy prevents Heikkinen from getting the reversal.
Wayne Gracy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heikkinen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wayne Gracy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Heikkinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Heikkinen shrugs it off.
Heikkinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to lock up and control but Wayne Gracy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heikkinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wayne Gracy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heikkinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heikkinen and Wayne Gracy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heikkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wayne Gracy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heikkinen, who protects the arm well.
Wayne Gracy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heikkinen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wayne Gracy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heikkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wayne Gracy lets go of the hold and Heikkinen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wayne Gracy! |
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