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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Simard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 3 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hozdic gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simard (0) vs (4) Hozdic
Simard trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Simard can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Simard is trying to improve his position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic slows the pace down. #T1#
It looks like Hozdic 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.#T2#
My spies in Hitters inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hozdic.
Simard holds on to Hozdic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Hozdic.#T5#
Hozdic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Simard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic controlling the position. #T7##T8#
Hozdic working away.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Simard is working away.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simard is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Simard being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Simard struggling a bit here.
Simard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Simard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hozdic seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Simard tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Well,Simard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simard! Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (0) vs (7) Hozdic#T13#
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Hozdic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Simard is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 7 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dragan Hozdic thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler shoots for a takedown but Nielsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Nielsen has closed the distance and engaged Grappler in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Grappler won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grappler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grappler prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen wants to control but Grappler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Grappler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen wants to control but Grappler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Grappler keeps him under control.
Grappler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nielsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Grappler has Nielsen pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Grappler continues to stall.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen pushes down on Grappler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a kimura but Grappler is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to pass Grappler's guard but actually Grappler recovers to full guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grappler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nielsen has Grappler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (2) Nielsen#T5#
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#SUB2#
Nielsen has his foot on Grappler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grappler works his way back into a safe position though.
Grappler pushing down on Nielsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grappler pulls his head out easily.
Grappler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Nielsen wants to sweep but Grappler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Grappler controlling the position.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Grappler wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen is trying to improve his position.
Grappler taking a breather here.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (5) vs (4) Nielsen
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Grappler looking to control.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (5) vs (7) Nielsen#T10#
Nielsen trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Grappler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen stalling away here and it's allowed Grappler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Grappler keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T11#
Grappler wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (7) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (7) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is looking to pass into half guard but Grappler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grappler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (9) vs (9) Nielsen#T12#
Nielsen looking to control.
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nielsen looking to control.
Grappler stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grappler controls the pace.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Nielsen is pulling down on Grappler's head. It's preventing any offense from Grappler, at least for the moment.
Grappler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappler being controlled here momentarily.
Nielsen working a defensive guard but Grappler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (12) vs (9) Nielsen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to buck Grappler off but Grappler is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Steel Grappler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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