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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx and Jola Kaalipaa. Sixx's entrance music is Life Is Beautiful. A fine choice. Kaalipaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude / Sandstorm. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jola Kaalipaa!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaalipaa moves into the clinch.
Sixx tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaalipaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaalipaa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaalipaa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sixx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaalipaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sixx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sixx fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikki Sixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixx gets underhooks to prevent Kaalipaa's takedown attempt.
Sixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaalipaa is looking for a takedown.
Sixx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sixx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaalipaa is defending well.
Kaalipaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sixx after a bit of a struggle.
Sixx wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaalipaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sixx.
Kaalipaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Sixx manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx tries for a takedown but Kaalipaa manages to get underhooks.
Sixx gets underhooks to prevent Kaalipaa's takedown attempt.
Sixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaalipaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sixx is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaalipaa to keep the fight standing.
Kaalipaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sixx after a bit of a struggle.
Sixx is looking for a takedown.
Sixx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sixx prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaalipaa gets control of Sixx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaalipaa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixx is keen to just control but Kaalipaa is a slippery customer.
Kaalipaa actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kaalipaa is looking for a sweep. Sixx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalipaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixx.
Kaalipaa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (3) vs (0) Kaalipaa
Kaalipaa is looking for a sweep.
Sixx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A control attempt from Kaalipaa but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixx (5) vs (0) Kaalipaa
Kaalipaa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sixx has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (8) vs (0) Kaalipaa
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sixx controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kaalipaa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kaalipaa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sixx controls the position.
Sixx keeps control of the position as Kaalipaa tries to break free.
Kaalipaa turns into Sixx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (8) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Sixx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaalipaa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (10) vs (2) Kaalipaa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sixx has picked Kaalipaa up and slammed him! Kaalipaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Sixx manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (13) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Sixx advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixx (15) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Kaalipaa is desperately trying to improve his position but Sixx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaalipaa is trying to reverse the position but instead Sixx has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (18) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Sixx trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kaalipaa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sixx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx keeps control of the position as Kaalipaa tries to break free.
Sixx looking for the choke but no joy.
Kaalipaa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sixx is not going to allow Kaalipaa to sit and survive in this position.
Kaalipaa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sixx.
Sixx biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kaalipaa wants to escape the position.
Kaalipaa trying to control the hands but Sixx won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Kaalipaa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sixx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kaalipaa is in bad spot here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looking for the choke but no joy.
Kaalipaa tries to roll but Sixx sticks to his back.
Kaalipaa trying to control the action but Sixx just sinks the hooks in.
Sixx looking for the RNC.
Sixx trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kaalipaa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sixx.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is controlling the position but Kaalipaa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kaalipaa actively working from the bottom here.
Kaalipaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaalipaa! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (21) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Kaalipaa prevents Sixx from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaalipaa has given up his back. Will we see Sixx going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (24) vs (2) Kaalipaa
Sixx just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Sixx go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sixx controlling the positon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa just trying to survive but Sixx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sixx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kaalipaa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sixx working for a choke but Kaalipaa is defending well.
Kaalipaa trying to control the position but Sixx manages to sink in the hooks.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sixx controlling the positon.
Will Sixx go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kaalipaa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kaalipaa tries to escape the position.
Sixx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaalipaa.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx keeps control of the position as Kaalipaa tries to break free.
Kaalipaa keeps trying to improve his position.
Sixx looking for the choke from the back.
Kaalipaa trying to control but not successfully.
Sixx patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sixx is hanging on to Kaalipaa's back as he tries to escape.
Kaalipaa fending off the submission attempt from Sixx.
You can see the frustration on Kaalipaa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaalipaa trying to control the hands but Sixx won't let him.
Sixx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixx takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
An out of breath Nikki Sixx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jola Kaalipaa had this to say: 'Thank for all.'. |
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