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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Potato Squash (ranked 5672 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 24127 p4p, 0 weight class). Tor KillsInWater 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
KillsInWater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
KillsInWater shoots in but no luck this time.
KillsInWater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Squash drops down looking for a counter takedown but KillsInWater sprawls and moves away.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor KillsInWater.
KillsInWater looks for a takedown but Squash sprawls well.
Squash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KillsInWater shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) KillsInWater
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squash tries to get to full guard but KillsInWater has control of the leg.
Squash wants to control the action here but instead KillsInWater manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (0) vs (5) KillsInWater
KillsInWater wants to control the pace but Squash is squirming around nicely.
KillsInWater avoids the attempt from Squash to control.
Squash can't escape the position.
Squash tries to lock up and control but KillsInWater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
KillsInWater controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater prevents Squash from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squash is working hard here to advance position.
KillsInWater controlling the pace for now.
Squash can't escape the position.
Squash tries to control KillsInWater's body but KillsInWater pushes him off. Squash squirms to his side and now KillsInWater has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Squash (0) vs (8) KillsInWater
Squash trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to break free.
Squash looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Squash holding on to KillsInWater's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Squash manages to reverse the position and now he's in KillsInWater's guard. Nice work there by Squash.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (8) KillsInWater
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Squash wants to pass the guard but KillsInWater is keeping the position.
Squash trying to control but KillsInWater is working from the bottom.
Squash slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (5) vs (8) KillsInWater
Squash tries to move to mount but KillsInWater blocks the move with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KillsInWater has escaped the position, nice work there.
Squash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
KillsInWater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Squash's best efforts.
Squash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. KillsInWater doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Squash.
Squash wants to take a breather but KillsInWater is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Squash is working away from the top position though.
KillsInWater wants to improve his position but Squash is controlling well.
Squash is looking for a kimura here.
Squash seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is refusing to be controlled, as Squash sits in half guard.
KillsInWater won't allow Squash to pass to mount.
Squash has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can KillsInWater defend it? Squash steps over the head and cranks it - KillsInWater is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Squash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Potato Squash! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crisis Smoove (ranked 3473 p4p, 395 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 4235 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Crisis Smoove! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smoove tries to clinch there but Devil circles away.
Smoove tries to clinch up but Devil circles away and keeps his distance.
Devil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smoove wants to clinch.
Smoove doesn't manage to clinch there - Devil circles away.
Smoove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoove tries to clinch but Devil moves out of range.
Devil swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil clinches up with Smoove and pushes him back against the cage.
Devil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smoove (0) vs (2) Devil
Devil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Devil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil moves into full mount! Smoove won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smoove (0) vs (5) Devil
Smoove wants to hold on but Devil pushes him away.
Smoove has left one of his arms exposed and Devil doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Smoove screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatekeeper Devil! |
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