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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Haller (ranked 3599 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 24440 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Puelles told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Haller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Puelles !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Haller gets a clinch.
Haller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haller manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Haller (4) vs (0) Puelles
Haller working away.
Puelles is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haller is staying active.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Puelles is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puelles trying to hold on to Haller's head to control him but Haller postures up.
Haller is looking to advance position but Puelles won't allow it.
Puelles controlling the position well.
Puelles moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puelles is trying to control the position but Haller postures up.
Haller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Puelles has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Haller is looking to defend but Puelles has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Haller! Puelles pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Haller taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claudio Puelles !
Claudio Puelles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated David Haller had this to say: 'WTF???'. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Smith (ranked 23911 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 4838 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sanryu Aguilio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilio has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Aguilio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Aguilio has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sanryu Aguilio! |
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