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TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 4822 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2410 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kahoohalphala instigates a clinch.
Kahoohalphala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keita regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (0) Keita
Keita keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Keita wants to sweep here but Kahoohalphala controlling him for the moment.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Keita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (2) Keita
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahoohalphala works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahoohalphala keeping full guard, as Keita tries to pass.
Kahoohalphala looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala keeping moving, preventing Keita from controlling successfully.
Keita is pushing down on Kahoohalphala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahoohalphala is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahoohalphala is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala gets full guard.
Keita stands and throws Kahoohalphala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kahoohalphala (2) vs (5) Keita
Keita tries for a kimura but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala manages to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Kahoohalphala is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kahoohalphala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
Kahoohalphala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
Keita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahoohalphala's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to get back to full guard.
Keita 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.
Kahoohalphala moves into full guard.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahoohalphala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala looking for a guillotine here but Keita defends easily.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keita defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita passes Kahoohalphala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keita 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.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Keita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keita is stalling here. Kahoohalphala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Keita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kahoohalphala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kahoohalphala (6) vs (5) Keita
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
Keita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahoohalphala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala defends easily.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the top position.
Keita looking for a sweep. Not yet Keita, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahoohalphala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahoohalphala has passed into half guard!
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala pulls his head out easily.
Kahoohalphala is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita has a hand on Kahoohalphala's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kahoohalphala (9) vs (5) Keita
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to reverse the position but Kahoohalphala maintains control.
Keita keeps trying to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Keita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keita regains half guard.
Keita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keita.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to keep a closed guard but Kahoohalphala is proving a slippery customer.
Keita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kahoohalphala controls the pace.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala won't allow Keita to sweep him here.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keita is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahoohalphala.
Keita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahoohalphala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahoohalphala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kahoohalphala (9) vs (9) Keita
Keita is looking for the choke from the back position but Kahoohalphala is controlling his hands well.
Kahoohalphala tries to escape but Keita has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keita working for a choke but Kahoohalphala is defending well.
Kahoohalphala manages to reverse the position and now he's in Keita's guard. Nice work there by Kahoohalphala.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (11) vs (9) Keita
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahoohalphala is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kahoohalphala has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahoohalphala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keita for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Kahoohalphala slips nicely into half guard.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahoohalphala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Kahoohalphala eventually gives up the hold.
Keita wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala is looking for a kimura but Keita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahoohalphala to get the leverage.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahoohalphala pulls his head out easily.
Kahoohalphala is trying to control the action in half guard but Keita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kahoohalphala takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Titus Kahoohalphala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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