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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars and Luiz Araujo. Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 0 wins and 3 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jowars gets tackled into the cage by Araujo. Araujo maintains the clinch.
Araujo jumps guard.
Jowars wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo pulls Jowars in close to his closed guard and prevents Jowars from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jowars controls the pace.
Jowars passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (3) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jowars trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo controlling the position well.
Jowars controlling the pace.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Jowars wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Jowars sits in half guard.
Jowars is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is positioning himself well to prevent Jowars advancing to mount.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo controls Jowars momentarily but Jowars frees himself.
Jowars passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (6) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo struggling a bit here.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Jowars controls the position.
Araujo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Araujo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Jowars looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jowars sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jowars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jowars prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Jowars wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Jowars takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (9) vs (0) Araujo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Jowars is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jowars's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jowars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jowars tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
Jowars trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jowars slips nicely into half guard.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars controlling from the top position.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Jowars from controlling successfully.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jowars is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Jowars is controlling well.
Araujo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Jowars has control of the leg.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo is positioning himself well to prevent Jowars advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Araujo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is looking to control Jowars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Jowars wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to control rather than advance.
Jowars wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo looking to control.
Jowars avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo has his hands on Jowars's head, controlling the position.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jowars wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jowars is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is controlling Jowars's trapped leg to prevent Jowars from advancing to side control.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is looking to control Jowars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
Jowars is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo trying to control here.
Jowars trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Jowars keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jowars has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (12) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jowars trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars fails to move to back control.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jowars is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jowars avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Jowars prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount but Jowars keeps good control and instead manages to take Araujo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jowars (15) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo trying to control the action but Jowars just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Jowars. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jowars's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (15) vs (2) Araujo
Jowars trying to control the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo won't allow Jowars to sweep him here.
Jowars is working hard here to advance position.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jowars trying to control the position.
Araujo passes Jowars's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Jowars is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Jowars trying to control but Araujo postures up.
Jowars makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jowars.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars looking for a sweep. Not yet Jowars, not yet.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Jowars trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jowars takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sydney Amazon and Sonny Ray Razor. Razor has chosen ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night as his entrance music. Sydney Amazon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Sydney Amazon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sonny Ray Razor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Razor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amazon (0) vs (2) Razor
Amazon's coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Razor controlling the action here.
Razor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Razor tries to pass to full mount but Amazon defends it.
Razor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amazon is refusing to be controlled, as Razor sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amazon is looking to improve his position.
Razor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amazon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon trying to control from the bottom.
Razor wants to work for an arm triangle but Amazon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amazon is trying to maintain the position but Razor is very close to passing his half guard.
Amazon actively working from the bottom here.
Amazon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Razor controlling the action here.
Amazon trying to control but Razor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Razor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Razor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amazon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Razor trying to control from Amazon's half guard. Amazon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Amazon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Razor is aware though and is defending well.
Amazon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Razor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amazon (2) vs (2) Razor
Razor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amazon is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amazon trying to control the position from guard on top but Razor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razor is trying to control the position but Amazon postures up.
Razor has his foot on Amazon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amazon works his way back into a safe position though.
Amazon postures up.
Razor keeping moving, preventing Amazon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amazon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amazon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Razor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amazon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amazon trying to control the position from guard on top but Razor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Razor looking for a sweep. Not yet Razor, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Razor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amazon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amazon (2) vs (4) Razor
Razor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Razor advances to half guard.
Amazon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Razor. Oh but Amazon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Razor goes limp - he's gone! Amazon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sydney Amazon! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Ahti Kaleva. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kaleva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fleming is trying to defend but Kaleva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (0) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming has Kaleva pulled in close to control his posture.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaleva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fleming is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fleming has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (2) Kaleva
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaleva is in trouble now - Fleming has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (5) vs (2) Kaleva
Kaleva tries to hold on but Fleming pushes him away.
Kaleva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kaleva is squirming around, avoiding Fleming's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is controlling an arm, preventing Fleming from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control but Kaleva is having none of it.
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva tries to reverse the position but Fleming maintains control.
Fleming jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaleva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kaleva tries to buck Fleming off but Fleming is having none of it.
Fleming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fleming looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaleva prevents Fleming from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming controlling the position.
Kaleva is trying to improve his position.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaleva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep.
Fleming gets to mount! Kaleva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fleming (7) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaleva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaleva is desperately trying to improve his position but Fleming has a good base and remains in mount.
Fleming wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fleming has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fleming (10) vs (2) Kaleva
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fleming not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Kaleva tries to break free.
Fleming is persistently looking for the submission but Kaleva is defending it well.
Fleming is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
Fleming looking for the choke but no joy.
Fleming doesn't have the hooks in and Kaleva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (10) vs (4) Kaleva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Fleming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaleva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Fleming has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva has gone for a leg lock! Fleming slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fleming (12) vs (4) Kaleva
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Fleming pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleming seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaleva for as long as he can get away with.
Fleming advances to half guard.
Fleming is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is trying to control. Kaleva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming 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.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaleva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Fleming slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fleming seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fleming is keen to just control but Kaleva is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming is thwarting Kaleva's attempts to control the position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fleming is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaleva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is pushing down on Kaleva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaleva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleming has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva looks winded!
Fleming is trying to work for a kimura but Kaleva is defending well.
Kaleva is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Fleming drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fleming as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaleva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fleming! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus and Martin Glass. Kolmiokuristus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bad boy - cascada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Glass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Glass stuffs the takedown.
Glass wants to counter with a clinch but Kolmiokuristus pushes him away.
Kolmiokuristus darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Kolmiokuristus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown but Glass sprawls well.
Glass moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus wants a takedown.
Glass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kolmiokuristus pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Glass as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
Kolmiokuristus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (0) Glass
Glass is pressing down on Kolmiokuristus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kolmiokuristus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glass! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (4) Glass
Glass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolmiokuristus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolmiokuristus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glass's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Glass is taking a breather. Kolmiokuristus 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.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Glass is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is refusing to be controlled, as Glass sits in half guard.
Kolmiokuristus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolmiokuristus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Glass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (7) Glass
Kolmiokuristus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Glass trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus is working away.
Kolmiokuristus gets back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to get back to full guard here but Glass has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (10) Glass
Glass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolmiokuristus, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolmiokuristus, who protects the arm well.
Kolmiokuristus regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolmiokuristus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Glass trying to pass the guard but Kolmiokuristus defending well.
Glass is working for a kimura but Kolmiokuristus is defending it quite comfortably.
Glass is working for a submission of some sort.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to get back to full guard but Glass takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (13) Glass
Glass goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kolmiokuristus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (13) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is pushing down on Glass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glass is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolmiokuristus has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glass is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glass is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well.
Glass moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Glass is keeping the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Glass keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
Glass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolmiokuristus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Glass keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolmiokuristus has Glass in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (15) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Glass postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glass uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (18) Glass
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a sweep.
Glass is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolmiokuristus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Glass passes into side control, despite Kolmiokuristus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (21) Glass
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Glass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolmiokuristus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has control of Glass's left arm, preventing Glass from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolmiokuristus's guard.
Glass is keen to just control but Kolmiokuristus is a slippery customer.
Kolmiokuristus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glass is working away from the top position though.
Kolmiokuristus gets full guard.
Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Glass advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (4) vs (24) Glass
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to control but Kolmiokuristus is keeping him busy.
Kolmiokuristus sneaks back into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to control Glass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kolmiokuristus avoid being mounted?
Glass is trying to control. Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Glass keeps him under control.
Glass 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.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass wins on points by 24 to 4.
Martin Glass gave a mention to OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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