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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 10005 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4393 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Emelianenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Kaleva. Kaleva maintains the clinch.
Kaleva is looking for a takedown.
Emelianenko has Kaleva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaleva tumbling to the mat - Emelianenko dives into Kaleva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (0) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaleva holds on and takes a little breather.
Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaleva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Kaleva's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Kaleva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaleva manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Kaleva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (2) Kaleva
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaleva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaleva stalling.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Kaleva has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Kaleva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaleva is working away from the top position though.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Kaleva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Emelianenko (2) vs (5) Kaleva
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Kaleva eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaleva.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is thwarting Emelianenko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emelianenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaleva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Kaleva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaleva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaleva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (5) Kaleva
Kaleva wants to escape the position.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Kaleva looks to control.
Emelianenko is trying to stick to Kaleva's back but Kaleva is turning into Emelianenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kaleva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Emelianenko (6) vs (7) Kaleva
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Kaleva tries to pass.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaleva defends it easily.
Kaleva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Emelianenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kaleva is looking to defend but Emelianenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kaleva! Emelianenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kaleva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Emelianenko!
Aleksandr Emelianenko very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Ahti Kaleva had this to say: '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 Jimmy Quick (ranked 21601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 7111 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Jimmy Quick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Keita tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keita as he jumps to the side.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Keita tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick tries to clinch up but Keita circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita moves into the clinch.
Quick is trying to pull guard but Keita turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keita has hold of one of Quick's legs. Quick is fighting the takedown attempt but Keita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Keita
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Keita is proving a slippery customer.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keita is pushing down on Quick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quick is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quick defends it well.
Keita is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keita to get the leverage.
Keita is keen to just control but Quick is a slippery customer.
Keita prevents Quick from improving his position.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keita wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to control but Keita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keita is working for a kimura but Quick is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quick is defending against the submission attempts here by Keita.
Quick is refusing to be controlled, as Keita sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita content to control rather than advance.
Keita is trying to work for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Keita wants to take a breather but Quick is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Keita seems content to control.
Quick trying to control here.
Quick manages to get to full guard.
Keita passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keita to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quick wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Quick is defending well.
Quick wants to improve his position but Keita is controlling well.
Keita stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quick actively working from the bottom here.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keita moves into full mount! Quick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Keita
Keita trying to control but Quick is having none of it.
Keita content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keita working for a submission but Quick is keeping him at bay.
Keita moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Quick (0) vs (8) Keita
Quick fending off the submission attempt from Keita.
Quick is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control momentarily.
Keita looking to break Quick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Keita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quick tries to escape the position.
Keita doesn't have the hooks in and Quick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (8) Keita
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keita holds on and takes a little breather.
Quick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quick has managed to get both his arms back between Keita's legs - danger averted.
Keita wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to control but Keita is working from the bottom.
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (5) vs (8) Keita
Keita tries to improve position but can't.
Keita manages to get back to half guard.
Quick moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (8) vs (8) Keita
Keita is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
Quick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keita is trying to escape the mount.
Keita has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Quick's lack of action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keita! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (11) vs (8) Keita
Keita can't escape the position.
Quick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quick wants to take Keita's back here but Keita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Keita is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries to control but Keita wriggling away.
Keita tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
Quick wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Keita is looking to improve his position but Quick isn't that keen on the idea.
Keita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Keita is refusing to be controlled, as Quick sits in half guard.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Quick is working for a kimura but Keita is defending it quite comfortably.
Keita tries to roll over but Quick keeps him under control.
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Well,Quick is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Keita actively working from the bottom here.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Quick is thwarting Keita's attempts to control the position.
Quick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keita defends it well.
Keita is pressing down on Quick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.
Keita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keita looks winded!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Quick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Keita working a defensive guard here.
Quick wants to control from the top but Keita keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Quick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (14) vs (8) Keita
Keita prevents Quick from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quick takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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