|
|
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brij Khali and George Kalai. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brij Khali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; George Kalai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khali shoots in and drives through. Kalai sprawls well.
Khali gets tackled into the cage by Kalai. Kalai maintains the clinch.
Kalai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khali (0) vs (2) Kalai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khali has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khali (2) vs (2) Kalai
Kalai wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalai wants to hit a switch here but Khali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Khali (5) vs (2) Kalai
Kalai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kalai is still trying to improve position.
Kalai tries to hold on but Khali pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalai working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali controlling the pace for now.
Kalai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali controlling the position easily from mount.
Kalai is controlling an arm, preventing Khali from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Khali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kalai is working to get back to half guard.
Kalai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalai is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khali pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kalai wants to hold on but Khali pushes him away.
Khali controlling the position easily from mount.
Kalai is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khali controlling the pace for now.
Khali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kalai is desperately trying to improve his position but Khali has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khali avoids the attempt from Kalai to control.
Kalai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Khali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kalai tries to hold on but Khali pushes him away.
Kalai is looking to improve his position but Khali isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalai regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khali prevents Kalai from improving his position.
Kalai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalai.
Khali stays in close to Kalai's body and controls the position.
Khali stopping the sweep attempt from Kalai.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kalai is looking to sweep but instead, Khali has passed into half guard.
Kalai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khali is taking a breather. Kalai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khali seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kalai for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kalai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalai.
Khali tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalai is retaining full guard.
Kalai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalai keeps trying to improve his position.
Kalai looking for a guillotine here but Khali defends easily.
Kalai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Khali has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Khali (8) vs (2) Kalai
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kalai is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Kalai but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khali (10) vs (2) Kalai
Kalai tries to reverse the position but Khali maintains control.
Khali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kalai regains half guard.
Kalai tries to get to full guard but Khali has control of the leg.
Kalai trying to hold on to Khali's head to control him but Khali postures up.
Khali is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kalai trying to keep a closed guard but Khali is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kalai 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.
Kalai working a defensive guard here.
Khali controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Khali has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Khali (13) vs (2) Kalai
And that's the end of the fight!
Khali takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Brij Khali is the new lightweight champion!
Brij Khali took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Glad I Won'. |
|
|
|
|
|
