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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Pool (ranked 3449 p4p, 400 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5175 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stark 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pool! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pool (0) vs (2) Stark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark prevents Pool from improving his position.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pool has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pool wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Pool is defending well.
Pool is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Pool is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pool works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pool! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pool (4) vs (2) Stark
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pool knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Pool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pool pulls his head out easily.
Pool is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pool is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Pool eventually gives up the hold.
Pool wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is pressing down on Pool's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Pool advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Pool looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pool doesn't defend quickly enough and Stark has managed to lock this one up! Can Pool escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 2999 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5469 p4p, 431 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Greenland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Greenland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greenland (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
Sage Lll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenland is one step ahead there.
Greenland is stalling in the full guard.
Greenland'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.
Greenland pushing down on Sage Lll's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenland moves into full mount! Sage Lll won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (5) vs (0) Sage Lll
Greenland controlling his opponent.
Sage Lll working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sage Lll is now in Greenland's guard. A big mistake from Greenland there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (5) vs (2) Sage Lll
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greenland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sage Lll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sage Lll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenland is keeping the position for now.
Sage Lll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (5) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sage Lll wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll in the domination position with Greenland hanging on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenland tries to improve position but can't.
Sage Lll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greenland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sage Lll but great work by Greenland. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Greenland (9) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland controls the position from side control.
Greenland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sage Lll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sage Lll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (12) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sage Lll is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sage Lll and Greenland has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sage Lll tries to buck Greenland off but Greenland is having none of it.
Sage Lll gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Greenland (14) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greenland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greenland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sage Lll can't escape the position.
Greenland controlling the position easily from mount.
Greenland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sage Lll has worked his arm free - good work by Sage Lll!
Greenland works to advance to full mount. Sage Lll defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Greenland (16) vs (5) Sage Lll
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greenland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sage Lll is surviving well by controlling Greenland's body position as best he can.
Greenland controlling the pace for now.
Greenland looking to secure an arm triangle but Sage Lll defends it well.
Greenland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greenland goes for an armbar but Sage Lll turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sage Lll. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (16) vs (7) Sage Lll
Greenland is controlling Sage Lll's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greenland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage Lll has managed to get both his arms back between Greenland's legs - danger averted.
Greenland has his foot on Sage Lll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sage Lll works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage Lll being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greenland dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (18) vs (7) Sage Lll
Greenland looking to pass the guard.
Sage Lll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage Lll is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Greenland rolls with it to try and escape but Sage Lll cranks on the arm and Greenland is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Golden Sage Lll!
A very excited looking Golden Sage Lll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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