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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom and Sebastian Heikkinen. Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Heikkinen has chosen Sigur Rós - Varúđ as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Heikkinen as Tom shoots in.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Heikkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tom has Heikkinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heikkinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heikkinen to keep the fight standing.
Heikkinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Heikkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tom is one step ahead there.
Tom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heikkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tom has managed to get both his arms back between Heikkinen's legs - danger averted.
Tom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heikkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tom has Heikkinen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (0) vs (2) Heikkinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tom is tightening it up a little... Heikkinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heikkinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heikkinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Tom! |
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