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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Baldwin (ranked 4348 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Animal Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baldwin is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Baldwin
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Baldwin's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baldwin moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Baldwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baldwin manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Baldwin's guard.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baldwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baldwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baldwin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (4) Baldwin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kraulthammer is looking to regain half guard here but Baldwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin tries for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Kraulthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraulthammer tries to get out of the position.
Kraulthammer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baldwin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (4) Baldwin
Kraulthammer is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baldwin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer won't let him.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kraulthammer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baldwin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraulthammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baldwin doesn't escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for the choke from the back.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baldwin tries to roll but Kraulthammer sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer is not going to allow Baldwin to sit and survive in this position.
Kraulthammer is trying to stick to Baldwin's back but Baldwin is turning into Kraulthammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kraulthammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baldwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baldwin is trying to work for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraulthammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying to keep Baldwin in close.
Kraulthammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baldwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraulthammer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (8) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kraulthammer seems to have locked his on tight now - Baldwin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kraulthammer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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