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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Virgil Keller and Dean Corll. Keller comes to the cage accompanied by War Music. Corll is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: South Texas Death Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Keller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away.
Keller tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Keller moves into the clinch.
Corll gets underhooks to prevent Keller's takedown attempt.
Corll wants a takedown but no success here.
Corll tries to score a body lock takedown but Keller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corll has picked Keller up - he's going for a ride! Corll dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keller (0) vs (2) Corll
Keller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corll is still trying to improve position.
Keller looking for a sweep. Not yet Keller, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll passes Keller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keller trying to control but Corll postures up.
Corll uses his free foot to push down on Keller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keller. Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (0) vs (5) Corll
Corll is working for a guillotine from mount but Keller frees his head quite easily.
Corll has control of Keller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Corll looking to secure an arm triangle but Keller defends it well.
Keller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corll looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll looking to control but Keller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corll goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Keller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keller (2) vs (5) Corll
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corll is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keller (2) vs (7) Corll
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corll advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (10) Corll
Corll is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corll wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keller, who protects the arm well.
Corll advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keller (2) vs (12) Corll
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corll wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VIOLENCE WARRIORS inform me that Corll has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keller is trying desperately to improve position.
Keller regains half guard.
Corll is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keller defends it well.
Keller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corll passes Keller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Corll advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (15) Corll
Corll tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
Keller tries to bench press Corll off him but Corll keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll tries to advance to mount but Keller denies him.
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corll is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keller gets back to full guard.
Keller has his foot on Corll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corll works his way back into a safe position though.
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corll trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corll is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Corll looking to pass the guard.
Corll pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corll trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
Corll tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Corll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Corll eventually gives up the hold.
Corll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corll is trying to control the action in half guard but Keller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keller gets full guard.
Keller can't keep his opponent in guard - Corll advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keller's guard.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Corll trying to pass the guard but Keller defending well.
Keller tries to roll over but Corll keeps him under control.
Corll passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (18) Corll
Keller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Corll is working for a submission of some sort.
Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keller is staying active underneath Corll, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corll 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.
Corll wants to pass to mount but Keller is defending the position.
Keller wants to control but Corll is keeping busy.
Keller regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Corll pushing down on Keller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keller controlling the position for now.
Corll trying to control from half guard but Keller is working away.
Keller is in trouble now - Corll has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (21) Corll
Keller is looking to get to half guard.
Corll trying to control but Keller is having none of it.
Corll wants to finish this one by submission but Keller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Corll.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Corll's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keller is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
Corll with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Corll wants to control the pace but Keller is squirming around nicely.
Keller is looking to improve his position but Corll isn't that keen on the idea.
Keller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corll is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keller sees it coming and defends easily.
Keller wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Corll passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (24) Corll
Corll has hold of Keller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Corll is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Keller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Keller shrugs it off.
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Corll's attempts to control the action.
Keller is looking to improve his position but Corll isn't that keen on the idea.
Corll has hold of Keller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Corll has control of the leg.
Keller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller gets back to full guard.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
Corll pushes down on Keller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corll wants to pass to mount but Keller is defending the position.
Corll is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Keller is looking for a sweep. Corll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Corll is keen to just control but Keller is a slippery customer.
Corll might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keller looking for submissions off his back.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Corll has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corll wants to pass the guard but Keller is defending well.
Corll is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keller sees it coming and defends easily.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
Corll is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corll tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Corll passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keller! Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (27) Corll
Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corll prevents Keller from improving his position.
Corll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
Corll looking for a submission but Keller manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Corll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corll has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Corll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Keller (2) vs (30) Corll
Corll passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keller! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keller (2) vs (32) Corll
Corll can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Keller can't escape the position.
Corll moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keller has worked his arm free - good work by Keller!
Corll tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corll wins on points by 32 to 2.
Dean Corll thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moses Sithole and Lenny Lukens Jr. Sithole's entrance music is I Miss The Misery. A fine choice. Lenny Lukens Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Sithole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lukens Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sithole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukens Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lukens Jr gets control of Sithole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lukens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukens Jr is retaining full guard.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lukens Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sithole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sithole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (3) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sithole moves into full mount! Lukens Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (6) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sithole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukens Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sithole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lukens Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sithole.
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.
Sithole seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lukens Jr has recovered full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens Jr is keeping the position for now.
Sithole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Sithole controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom.
Sithole postures up.
Sithole forces his way into half guard.
Sithole wants to free his trapped foot but Lukens Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sithole is looking to stall here but Lukens Jr recovers full guard.
Sithole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (9) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sithole prevents Lukens Jr from improving his position.
Sithole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Sithole is controlling well.
Sithole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lukens Jr is staying active underneath Sithole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is pressing down on Sithole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sithole slips nicely into half guard.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position.
Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sithole passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sithole (12) vs (0) Lukens Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lukens Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukens Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sithole but great work by Lukens Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (12) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sithole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sithole tries to improve position but can't.
Sithole is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Sithole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sithole is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole struggling a bit here.
Sithole keeps Lukens Jr under control for a moment.
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lukens Jr looking to control but instead Sithole has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lukens Jr trying to control from half guard but Sithole is working away.
Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sithole is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sithole is positioning himself well to prevent Lukens Jr advancing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukens Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukens Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sithole (16) vs (4) Lukens Jr
Sithole not allowing Lukens Jr to control his hands.
Sithole is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lukens Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lukens Jr for a finish.
Sithole is hanging on to Lukens Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Lukens Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sithole controlling well, preventing Lukens Jr from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sithole is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lukens Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr just trying to survive but Sithole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sithole looking to break Lukens Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lukens Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sithole will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lukens Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sithole's guard. Nice work there by Lukens Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (16) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Lukens Jr from controlling successfully.
Lukens Jr 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.
Sithole has Lukens Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sithole is keeping the position for now.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Lukens Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole managing to control the position.
Sithole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lukens Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is adopting a defensive guard.
Lukens Jr postures up.
Lukens Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Sithole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sithole (18) vs (6) Lukens Jr
Sithole drops back looking for a leg! Lukens Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lukens Jr manages to kick Sithole off! Sithole jumps back into Lukens Jr's guard.
Sithole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Sithole postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Lukens Jr is keeping the position.
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sithole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sithole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.
Lukens Jr pushes a forearm under Sithole's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sithole is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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