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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5225 p4p, 540 weight class) and Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7900 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aziz Kabulniyazov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kabulniyazov takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabulniyazov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kabulniyazov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henry Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry Jr passes Kabulniyazov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr controlling the pace.
Henry Jr trying to control from half guard but Kabulniyazov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov keeping full guard, as Henry Jr tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry Jr trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry Jr wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Henry Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kabulniyazov is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov working a defensive guard here.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Henry Jr defends easily.
Henry Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry Jr defends it easily.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is keeping the position.
Kabulniyazov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr pushing down on Kabulniyazov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kabulniyazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr wants to take a breather but Kabulniyazov is having none of it.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Kabulniyazov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kabulniyazov (0) vs (3) Henry Jr
Henry Jr controlling his opponent.
Henry Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kabulniyazov is looking to escape.
Henry Jr goes for an armbar but Kabulniyazov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kabulniyazov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (3) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Henry Jr keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Kabulniyazov's head to control his posture.
Kabulniyazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Henry Jr has Kabulniyazov pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov 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.
Henry Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr looking to control.
Kabulniyazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (2) vs (5) Henry Jr
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabulniyazov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov trying to hold on to Henry Jr's head to control him but Henry Jr postures up.
Kabulniyazov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov trying to control from the bottom.
Henry Jr is keen to just control but Kabulniyazov is a slippery customer.
Henry Jr content to control rather than advance.
Henry Jr is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Kabulniyazov has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Kabulniyazov! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aziz Kabulniyazov!
Aziz Kabulniyazov is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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