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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Theyer and Leonid Bondarenko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ryo Theyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonid Bondarenko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bondarenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (0) Bondarenko
Theyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bondarenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theyer 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.
Theyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theyer is trying to work for a kimura but Bondarenko is defending well.
Bondarenko is pressing down on Theyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bondarenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondarenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bondarenko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (2) Bondarenko
Theyer keeping moving, preventing Bondarenko from controlling successfully.
Bondarenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Theyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Theyer looking for subs off his back but Bondarenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondarenko pulls his head out easily.
Bondarenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Theyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bondarenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Theyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Bondarenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Theyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bondarenko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (2) vs (5) Bondarenko
Theyer regains half guard.
Theyer wants to improve his position but Bondarenko is controlling well.
Bondarenko is trying to control. Theyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is staying active underneath Bondarenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bondarenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Theyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondarenko pulls his head out easily.
Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bondarenko pulls his head out easily.
Theyer manages to get to full guard.
Theyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bondarenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bondarenko is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Theyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondarenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bondarenko looking to pass the guard.
Theyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bondarenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bondarenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bondarenko wants to pass the guard but Theyer is keeping the position.
Theyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko stands and throws Theyer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (2) vs (8) Bondarenko
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Bondarenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Theyer! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (2) vs (11) Bondarenko
Bondarenko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Theyer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Theyer shrugs it off.
Theyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bondarenko working for a guillotine from mount but Theyer is in no mood to give up.
Theyer is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Theyer defends it well.
Theyer 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: Theyer (4) vs (11) Bondarenko
Theyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theyer won't allow Bondarenko to sweep him here.
Theyer advances to half guard.
Theyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bondarenko trying to control from the bottom.
Theyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bondarenko is just riding it out for now. Theyer eventually gives up the hold.
Theyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Theyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Theyer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bondarenko as he works his way to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko keeping full guard, as Theyer tries to pass.
Theyer passes Bondarenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Theyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Theyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bondarenko moves into full guard.
Bondarenko keeping full guard, as Theyer tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bondarenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bondarenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bondarenko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Theyer (4) vs (15) Bondarenko
Bondarenko controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Bondarenko 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.
Theyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Theyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (6) vs (15) Bondarenko
Theyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bondarenko is just riding it out for now. Theyer eventually gives up the hold.
Bondarenko tries to roll over but Theyer keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Theyer is looking for submissions but instead, Bondarenko has regained full guard.
Bondarenko keeping full guard, as Theyer tries to pass.
Theyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bondarenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bondarenko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (6) vs (17) Bondarenko
Bondarenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (6) vs (20) Bondarenko
Theyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Theyer'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.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Bondarenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bondarenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
Bondarenko is working for a kimura but Theyer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Theyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bondarenko passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (6) vs (23) Bondarenko
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Theyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Bondarenko.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Bondarenko is working for a kimura but Theyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko wants to control but Theyer is keeping him busy.
Bondarenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bondarenko is working for a kimura but Theyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Theyer is looking to improve his position.
Bondarenko is looking to take a break and control but Theyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondarenko prevents Theyer from improving his position.
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bondarenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Theyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bondarenko is keen to just control but Theyer is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Bondarenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Theyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
Theyer 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 Bondarenko. Oh but Theyer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bondarenko goes limp - he's gone! Theyer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryo Theyer!
A less than humble Ryo Theyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Cameron Sloan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sloan moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappler wants to take the fight to the mat but Sloan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sloan gets control of Grappler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sloan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloan controlling the position.
Grappler content to stall in guard here.
Sloan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grappler won't allow Sloan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler postures up.
Grappler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan pulls Grappler in to control the position.
Grappler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sloan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there.
Sloan seems keen to control Grappler's posture.
Sloan keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan controlling Grappler's posture.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sloan is retaining full guard.
Sloan is adopting a defensive guard.
Grappler preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sloan is retaining full guard.
Grappler won't allow Sloan to sweep him here.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Grappler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sloan controlling the position.
Sloan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sloan, not yet.
Grappler trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Grappler controlling from the top position.
Grappler trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grappler forces his way into half guard.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but Sloan defending well.
Grappler is working hard here to advance position.
Grappler prevents Sloan from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Grappler seems content to control.
Grappler seems to be working for a kimura but Sloan defends the submission attempt.
Sloan is staying active underneath Grappler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sloan is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but Sloan defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sloan is not content to let Grappler control the position.
Sloan is looking to improve his position.
Sloan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Grappler controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler'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.
Sloan has his hands clasped together around Grappler's back. He's all about the action.
Sloan wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler trying to control the pace.
Sloan wants to get back to full guard.
Sloan is in trouble now - Grappler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (3) vs (0) Sloan
Grappler fails to advance to Sloan's back.
Sloan tries to lock up and control but Grappler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grappler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sloan is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grappler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sloan tries to reverse the position but Grappler maintains control.
Grappler controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is trying to escape the mount.
Sloan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sloan can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grappler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sloan is looking to escape.
Grappler controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grappler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sloan is holding on tight.
Sloan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grappler wants to finish this one by submission but Sloan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grappler.
Sloan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sloan is still trying to improve position.
Grappler controlling from mount.
Grappler is looking to work his way around to Sloan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Grappler looking to control but Sloan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is trying to escape the mount.
Grappler wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sloan manages to regain half guard.
Grappler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sloan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sloan.
Sloan wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sloan looking to control but Grappler passes into half guard.
Sloan is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloan is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grappler is looking for a kimura but Sloan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grappler to get the leverage.
Grappler wants to free his trapped foot but Sloan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Steel Grappler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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