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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 6767 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk. On his way into the cage it seems that Akamu Kalani has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akamu Kalani seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Akamu Kalani! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kalani forces Zaad back against the cage and clinches.
Kalani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalani darts in and clinches Zaad up against the cage.
Kalani tries for a takedown but Zaad manages to get underhooks.
Kalani can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani stops a takedown attempt from Zaad.
Kalani has Zaad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalani looking for a takedown.
Kalani tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kalani looking to sit in guard and control but Zaad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (0) vs (2) Zaad
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalani is controlling Zaad's posture.
Kalani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalani wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
Kalani has Zaad pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalani is trying to keep Zaad in close.
Zaad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalani is keeping the position for now.
Kalani being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking to sweep but instead, Zaad has passed into half guard.
Kalani is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaad is thwarting Kalani's attempts to control the position.
Kalani wants to improve his position but Zaad is controlling well.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kalani trying to control but Zaad postures up.
Kalani tries to get to full guard but Zaad has control of the leg.
Zaad tries to pass to full mount but Kalani defends it.
Well, if Zaad 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.
Kalani is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kalani has a hand on Zaad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zaad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (0) vs (5) Zaad
Kalani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaad trying to control but Kalani is having none of it.
Kalani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaad controlling the pace for now.
Zaad avoids the attempt from Kalani to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kalani working to try and regain half guard.
Kalani looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kalani (0) vs (8) Zaad
Zaad is trying to stick to Kalani's back but Kalani is turning into Zaad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zaad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kalani. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (8) Zaad
Kalani trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalani looking to sit in guard and control but Zaad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (2) vs (10) Zaad
Kalani working for submissions but it's allowed Zaad to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalani is looking to get back to full guard here but Zaad has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (2) vs (13) Zaad
Kalani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaad off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalani (6) vs (13) Zaad
Kalani is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zaad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zaad is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kalani keeps control of the position easily here as Zaad tries to buck him off.
Kalani has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaad showing good submission defense here.
Kalani controlling from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zaad tries to roll but Kalani sticks to his back.
Zaad turns into Kalani and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (6) vs (15) Zaad
Kalani is looking to sweep but instead, Zaad has passed into half guard.
Kalani is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zaad jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (6) vs (18) Zaad
Kalani is trying to work for a sweep but Zaad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalani (6) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (8) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani is fighting to break Zaad's control of his arms but Zaad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalani slips nicely into half guard.
Kalani is keen to just control but Zaad is a slippery customer.
Kalani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalani moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (11) vs (20) Zaad
Kalani wants to control but Zaad is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zaad struggling a bit here.
Kalani trying to control the action but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Zaad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaad won't allow Kalani to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zaad is looking for a sweep. Kalani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaad manages to get to full guard.
Kalani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaad is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalani wants to control from the top but Zaad keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kalani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalani trying to control but Zaad is working from the bottom.
Kalani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalani is looking to pass into half guard but Zaad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zaad is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalani (11) vs (22) Zaad
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaad stopping the sweep attempt from Kalani.
Kalani trying to control the position.
Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zaad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalani (11) vs (25) Zaad
Zaad is looking to take a break and control but Kalani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalani looking for a sweep but Zaad has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalani (11) vs (27) Zaad
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaad wins on points by 27 to 11.
Chara Zaad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Akamu Kalani was interviewed post fight and said 'Bured'. |
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