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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Tel� (ranked 1438 p4p, 219 weight class). Tel� is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michel Tel�!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura forces Tel� back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tel� has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimura uses from the top position.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tel� is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tel� has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Tel� is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tel� can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Tel� is working from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tel� is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tel� not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tel� keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Tel� is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tel� is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Tel�
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Tel� tries to pass.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Tel� tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tel� trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Tel� is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Tel�
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (2) Tel�
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows the pace down.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tel�, who protects the arm well.
Tel� is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Tel� can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Tel� is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tel� is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tel� knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tel� manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Tel� won't allow it.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control the action but Tel� is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Tel� won't allow it.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Tel� defends the submission attempt.
Tel� tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Tel� is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tel� is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Tel� is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tel� doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Tel� is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tel� wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Tel� is working away.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Tel� is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Tel�'s attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Tel�
Tel� seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Tel� felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Tel� is keeping him busy.
Tel� is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tel� can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Tel� is defending well.
Tel� is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Tel� is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tel� tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tel� keeps working.
Tel� struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Tel� is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tel� keeps working.
Tel� is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tel� keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tel�'s face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tel� tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Tel� is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tel�, who protects the arm well.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Tel� is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tel� tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Tel�'s face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Tel� is defending well.
Tel� struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5132 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams Junior (ranked 145 p4p, 0 weight class). Slevin comes into the arena with timber blaring out of the sound system. Adams Junior has chosen Looking for the Stone as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; JR Adams Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin moves into the clinch.
Slevin pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slevin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Slevin has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Slevin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Slevin!
JR Adams Junior was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'. |
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