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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Montresor Poe (ranked 6717 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 4154 p4p, 430 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Montresor Poe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bakiyev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bakiyev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poe to the mat. Poe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poe (0) vs (2) Bakiyev
Bakiyev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakiyev postures up.
Bakiyev stays in close to Poe's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bakiyev 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev pushing down on Poe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bakiyev not doing much here.
Poe trying to hold on to Bakiyev's head to control him but Bakiyev postures up.
Bakiyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poe is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
Bakiyev trying to mount his opponent but Poe defends it.
Bakiyev controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to pass to full mount but Poe defends it.
Bakiyev not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev is pressing down on Poe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poe is holding on for now.
Well, if Bakiyev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Poe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poe is trying to control but can't.
Bakiyev trying to mount his opponent but Poe defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakiyev in particular looking to stall.
Bakiyev is looking to pass Poe's guard but actually Poe recovers to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakiyev forces his way into half guard.
Bakiyev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poe tries to roll over but Bakiyev keeps him under control.
Poe gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bakiyev looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to keep a closed guard but Bakiyev is proving a slippery customer.
Bakiyev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakiyev pushing down on Poe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bakiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Poe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poe wants to control but Bakiyev is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bakiyev is continuing to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bakiyev.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Poe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bakiyev is taking a breather. Poe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Poe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bakiyev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The adventures of Bakiyev the control monster continue. Boring.
Bakiyev tries to pass to full mount but Poe defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Poe trying to hold on to Bakiyev's head to control him but Bakiyev postures up.
Bakiyev is pressing down on Poe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poe is holding on for now.
Bakiyev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poe is looking for a sweep. Bakiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe is trying to control but can't.
Poe tries to get to full guard but Bakiyev has control of the leg.
Bakiyev is pressing down on Poe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poe is holding on for now.
Bakiyev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakiyev wins on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 1006 p4p, 113 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 3181 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; George Steve Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mordino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steve Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Jr stuffs the takedown.
Steve Jr gets a clinch.
Mordino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve Jr after a bit of a struggle.
George Steve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
Steve Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (0) Mordino
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mordino still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mordino has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (4) Mordino
Steve Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mordino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steve Jr, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mordino's best efforts.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino trying to control the action but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mordino pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino slows the pace down in half guard.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mordino is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino is trying to control. Steve Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mordino is controlling the pace.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Steve Jr is working away.
Mordino prevents Steve Jr from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mordino pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Steve Jr is having none of it.
Mordino controlling the action here.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mordino is working for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
Steve Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Steve Jr is working away.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Steve Jr is not content to let Mordino control the position.
Steve Jr moves into full guard.
Steve Jr working for a triangle but Mordino defends it easily.
Mordino slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mordino 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.
Steve Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordino to get the leverage.
Steve Jr tries to get to full guard but Mordino has control of the leg.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordino to get the leverage.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Steve Jr is working away.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steve Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mordino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mordino has passed into half guard!
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mordino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve Jr is just riding it out for now. Mordino eventually gives up the hold.
Steve Jr is not content to let Mordino control the position.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mordino advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (7) Mordino
Mordino trying to control the position but Steve Jr is working away.
Steve Jr prevents Mordino from improving position.
Mordino keeps trying to improve his position.
Mordino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steve Jr, who protects the arm well.
Mordino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mordino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mordino trying to control the action but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mordino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Mordino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Mordino is controlling the pace.
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mordino prevents Steve Jr from improving his position.
Mordino is trying to control. Steve Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mordino 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.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mordino controlling the pace.
It looks like Mordino might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Steve Jr is not content to let Mordino control the position.
Steve Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mordino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mordino's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steve Jr (6) vs (7) Mordino
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordino wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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