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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Fred Collins. 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aaron clinches with his opponent.
Aaron has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Collins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Collins
Aaron tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron looking to pass the guard.
Aaron is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (2) Collins
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aaron actively working from the bottom here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins is working for a kimura but Aaron is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Aaron defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to get back to full guard.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Aaron is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins is looking for a kimura but Aaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aaron avoid being mounted?
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron gets full guard.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to control from the top but Aaron keeps moving.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Aaron.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Aaron is keeping the position.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Aaron is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Aaron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (2) Collins
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Aaron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins won't allow Aaron to pass to mount.
Aaron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aaron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Aaron is working for an americana but Collins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aaron was thinking about the submission.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to his closed guard and prevents Aaron from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aaron wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aaron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aaron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Aaron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aaron has Collins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (4) Collins
Aaron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (4) Collins
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (6) Collins
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron is trying to keep Collins in close.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaron is retaining full guard.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron being controlled here, momentarily.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aaron seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
Aaron has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aaron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't allow Aaron to sweep him here.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aaron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (8) vs (6) Collins
Aaron trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Aaron from controlling successfully.
Aaron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (8) vs (10) Collins
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Aaron's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aaron has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Aaron passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins 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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