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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5210 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Tolonen (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. Matti Tolonen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 9 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matti Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Pentacost manages to get underhooks.
Pentacost pulls guard.
Pentacost has his hands on Tolonen's head, controlling the position.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Pentacost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pentacost pulls Tolonen in to control the position.
Pentacost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (2) vs (0) Tolonen
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.
Tolonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentacost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tolonen moves into full guard.
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pentacost controls the pace.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tolonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pentacost looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pentacost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tolonen is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost 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.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Pentacost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Tolonen 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.
Pentacost 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.
Tolonen wants to sweep here but Pentacost controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pentacost 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolonen is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Tolonen pulls Pentacost in close to his closed guard and prevents Pentacost from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pentacost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pentacost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pentacost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tolonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pentacost pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tolonen! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (5) vs (0) Tolonen
Tolonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (8) vs (0) Tolonen
Pentacost has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost'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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tolonen is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tolonen's body.
Tolonen trying to control the hands but Pentacost breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolonen rolls, trying to escape but Pentacost keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Stacker Pentacost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Matti Tolonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grappler just got lucky!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Travoltavich (ranked 5367 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2403 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Travoltavich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keita doesn't manage to clinch there - Travoltavich circles away.
Travoltavich closes the distance and clinches.
Keita is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Travoltavich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Travoltavich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Travoltavich (4) vs (0) Keita
Travoltavich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travoltavich controlling the position.
Keita tries to bench press Travoltavich off him but Travoltavich keeps the position.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Travoltavich seems content to control.
Keita is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita tries to get to full guard but Travoltavich has control of the leg.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travoltavich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keita is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Travoltavich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Travoltavich tries to free his leg and advance position but Keita is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Travoltavich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Travoltavich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keita is looking for a triangle here but Travoltavich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Travoltavich (7) vs (0) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Travoltavich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Travoltavich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Travoltavich is working away from the top position though.
Keita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Travoltavich in particular looking to stall.
Keita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keita.
Travoltavich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Travoltavich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keita on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Travoltavich has his hands clasped together but Keita extends and breaks Travoltavich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
A relieved looking Hamza Keita thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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