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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 8590 p4p, 545 weight class) and Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 6562 p4p, 706 weight class). Dowiyogo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by another life - kano. Grover Dowiyogo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Powers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dowiyogo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dowiyogo jumps guard.
Dowiyogo is controlling Powers's posture.
Dowiyogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers trying to control but Dowiyogo is working from the bottom.
Dowiyogo is trying to keep Powers in close.
Dowiyogo pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dowiyogo, not yet.
Powers trying to control but Dowiyogo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dowiyogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers wants to control from the top but Dowiyogo keeps moving.
Dowiyogo pulls Powers in close to his closed guard and prevents Powers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dowiyogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Powers passes Dowiyogo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dowiyogo is trying is best to control the position here.
Dowiyogo is trying to control but can't.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Dowiyogo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dowiyogo manages to get to full guard.
Dowiyogo trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dowiyogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dowiyogo is still trying to improve position.
Dowiyogo trying to control the position here.
Dowiyogo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Dowiyogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dowiyogo, not yet.
Dowiyogo keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dowiyogo holds on and takes a little breather.
Powers pushes down on Dowiyogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dowiyogo is defending against the submission attempts here by Powers.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dowiyogo tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dowiyogo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dowiyogo trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers won't allow Dowiyogo to sweep him here.
Dowiyogo has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Dowiyogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dowiyogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dowiyogo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but Dowiyogo is working from the bottom.
Dowiyogo has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dowiyogo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powers won't allow Dowiyogo to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control but Dowiyogo is working from the bottom.
Dowiyogo working a defensive guard here.
Dowiyogo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Powers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dowiyogo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powers has Dowiyogo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Powers (0) vs (2) Dowiyogo
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dowiyogo defends well.
Dowiyogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers can't keep his opponent in guard - Dowiyogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Powers manages to get to full guard.
Dowiyogo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dowiyogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dowiyogo content to stall in guard here.
We've been informed that Dowiyogo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dowiyogo looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to control the position but Dowiyogo postures up.
Dowiyogo wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to improve his position but instead Dowiyogo has moved into half guard.
Powers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Powers.
Powers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dowiyogo passes into half guard.
Dowiyogo is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Dowiyogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to hold on to Dowiyogo's head to control him but Dowiyogo postures up.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Dowiyogo sits in half guard.
Powers tries to get to full guard but Dowiyogo has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Dowiyogo seems content to control.
Dowiyogo trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Powers wants to control but Dowiyogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dowiyogo is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dowiyogo not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dowiyogo wins on points by 2 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Grover Dowiyogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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