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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Wiener Wacker. On his way into the cage it seems that Richard Kuklinski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richard Kuklinski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuklinski tries to sprawl out of it but Wacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuklinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuklinski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wacker sprawls and moves away.
Wacker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wacker shoots in but Kuklinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richard Kuklinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Kuklinski drives through and clinches with Wacker against the cage.
Kuklinski has Wacker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wacker tumbling to the mat - Kuklinski dives into Wacker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Wacker
Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuklinski has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski prevents Wacker from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuklinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuklinski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (4) Wacker
Wacker controlling well, preventing Kuklinski from escaping the position.
Wacker looking for the RNC.
Wacker is hanging on to Kuklinski's back as he tries to escape.
Kuklinski is having to fend off submission attempts from Wacker, who is looking to sink in the choke. Wacker doesn't have the hooks in though and Kuklinski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Wacker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (4) Wacker
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking to regain half guard here but Kuklinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuklinski advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (9) vs (4) Wacker
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wacker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wacker looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker trying to control here.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Wacker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski passes Wacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wacker sees it coming and defends easily.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Wacker is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wacker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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