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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between En Sabah Nur (ranked 3387 p4p, 337 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 2812 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; En Sabah Nur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and pushes Kyoraku back into the cage.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but Kyoraku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sabah Nur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyoraku is defending well.
Sabah Nur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyoraku just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for En Sabah Nur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabah Nur jumps guard and drags Kyoraku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
Sabah Nur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyoraku is pressing down on Sabah Nur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sabah Nur is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyoraku controlling the action here.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Kyoraku wants to pass to mount but Sabah Nur is defending the position.
Sabah Nur keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking to control Kyoraku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabah Nur avoid being mounted?
Kyoraku is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sabah Nur tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyoraku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Kyoraku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is thwarting Sabah Nur's attempts to control the position.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is looking to advance position but Sabah Nur won't allow it.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep. Kyoraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyoraku in particular looking to stall.
Sabah Nur is controlling Kyoraku's trapped leg to prevent Kyoraku from advancing to side control.
Kyoraku prevents Sabah Nur from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyoraku.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is taking a breather. Sabah Nur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sabah Nur trying to hold on to Kyoraku's head to control him but Kyoraku postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sabah Nur won't allow Kyoraku to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur wants to improve his position but Kyoraku is controlling well.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sabah Nur wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur wants to get back to full guard.
Kyoraku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is continuing to stall.
Kyoraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Sabah Nur (0) vs (3) Kyoraku
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sabah Nur is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyoraku controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur tries to control the position but Kyoraku now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sabah Nur (0) vs (6) Kyoraku
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku wins on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Shunsui Kyoraku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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