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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Jose Maichuso. Tonnila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jose Maichuso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Tonnila as Maichuso shoots in.
Maichuso shoots in for a takedown but Tonnila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maichuso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karri Tonnila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Maichuso.
Tonnila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonnila (4) vs (0) Maichuso
Maichuso is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Tonnila stalls from top position.
Maichuso prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maichuso is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonnila is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (6) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maichuso has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (9) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maichuso's body.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Maichuso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling from the back.
Maichuso trying to control the position but Tonnila manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Maichuso right now.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila has good solid back control here.
Tonnila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Maichuso.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Maichuso just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonnila is riding his opponent, not letting Maichuso buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Maichuso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonnila is hanging on to Maichuso's back as he tries to escape.
Maichuso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maichuso looks winded!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maichuso for as long as he can get away with.
Tonnila continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonnila.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Tonnila.
Maichuso wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonnila gets his hands free.
Tonnila controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila avoiding Maichuso 's attempts to control his hands.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila'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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso can't escape the position.
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tonnila continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath Karri Tonnila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Kron Karelin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Karelin
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head to control his posture.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin has control of Schultz's left arm, preventing Schultz from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin is controlling Schultz's posture.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin 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.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Schultz tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Karelin not doing much here.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Karelin trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karelin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz postures up.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz fails to take his opponent's back.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 5. |
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