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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denis Gotsov and Maro Veljanovski. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denis Gotsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maro Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Veljanovski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotsov (2) vs (0) Veljanovski
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotsov controls the pace.
Gotsov trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Gotsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotsov has Veljanovski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotsov (2) vs (2) Veljanovski
Gotsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotsov is looking for a triangle here but Veljanovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gotsov (2) vs (5) Veljanovski
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gotsov is trying to work for a sweep but Veljanovski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gotsov (2) vs (7) Veljanovski
Gotsov wants to control but Veljanovski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotsov wants to hold on but Veljanovski pushes him away.
Gotsov can't escape the position.
Veljanovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gotsov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gotsov (2) vs (10) Veljanovski
Gotsov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Gotsov right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the hands but Veljanovski breaks the grip.
Veljanovski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gotsov wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is working hard here to advance position.
Gotsov trying to control the position but Veljanovski manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov tries to escape the position.
Gotsov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski not allowing Gotsov to control his hands.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position as Gotsov tries to break free.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
What can Gotsov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov tries to escape but Veljanovski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Gotsov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gotsov trying to control the action but Veljanovski just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controlling well, preventing Gotsov from escaping the position.
Veljanovski controlling from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gotsov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is trying to stick to Gotsov's back but Gotsov is turning into Veljanovski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veljanovski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotsov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotsov (4) vs (10) Veljanovski
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotsov (4) vs (14) Veljanovski
Well,Gotsov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gotsov tries to improve his position but instead Veljanovski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotsov (4) vs (17) Veljanovski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the hands but Veljanovski breaks the grip.
Veljanovski 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.
Veljanovski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Veljanovski gets his hands free as Gotsov looks to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position as Gotsov tries to break free.
Veljanovski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gotsov.
You can see the frustration on Gotsov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veljanovski wins on points by 17 to 4. |
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