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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Two and Kron Karelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Two! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Two closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Two (4) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Two off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Two (4) vs (4) Karelin
Two tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Karelin tightening his grip on Two, looking for the choke.
Karelin has the hooks in. Two is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karelin working for the choke.
Two tries to escape but Karelin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Two might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin 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, Two has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Two breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (6) vs (4) Karelin
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Two is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Two eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is controlling Two's trapped leg to prevent Two from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Two is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
Karelin is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Two wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Two maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karelin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Two has cracked it and Karelin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Two!
Test Two was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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