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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Taquses and Domagoj Glavas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Taquses! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Domagoj Glavas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Glavas rushes Taquses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glavas jumps into guard, dragging Taquses to the mat.
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.
Taquses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glavas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taquses has managed to get both his arms back between Glavas's legs - danger averted.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glavas being controlled here, momentarily.
Glavas looking for a guillotine here but Taquses defends easily.
Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glavas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taquses escapes and throws Glavas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taquses (3) vs (0) Glavas
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glavas keeps working.
Glavas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taquses off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (3) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Glavas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taquses defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Taquses tries to escape but Glavas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Glavas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Glavas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taquses has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Glavas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Taquses is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Glavas keeps control of the position as Taquses tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Glavas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taquses reverses the position brilliantly into Glavas's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (5) vs (4) Glavas
Taquses is pushing down on Glavas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Glavas is fighting to maintain full guard but Taquses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glavas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glavas.
Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taquses passes into half guard.
Taquses wants to free his trapped foot but Glavas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taquses prevents Glavas from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Glavas actively working from the bottom here.
Glavas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taquses is looking to advance position but Glavas won't allow it.
Taquses is trying to control the action in half guard but Glavas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glavas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glavas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glavas is trying to control the position but Taquses postures up.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Glavas is keeping the position.
Glavas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taquses defends it easily.
Glavas keeping full guard, as Taquses tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.
Glavas is looking for a triangle but Taquses pushes his legs off easily.
Glavas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Glavas keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glavas has his foot on Taquses's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taquses works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glavas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taquses defends well.
Taquses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taquses wants to control from the top but Glavas keeps moving.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses trying to control but Glavas is working from the bottom.
Glavas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taquses is aware though and is defending well.
Glavas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glavas can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glavas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taquses wants to control but Glavas is keeping him busy.
Glavas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taquses's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taquses's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taquses (5) vs (8) Glavas
Glavas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Glavas doesn't have the hooks in and Taquses manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taquses (7) vs (8) Glavas
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Glavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glavas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taquses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taquses has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Glavas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taquses is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Glavas pulls down on the head and he's put Taquses to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Domagoj Glavas!
Domagoj Glavas took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my mentor Liam O'Connor for guiding me to this victory!'. |
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