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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Jose Maichuso. Tonnila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jose Maichuso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Tonnila as Maichuso shoots in.
Maichuso shoots in for a takedown but Tonnila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maichuso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karri Tonnila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Maichuso.
Tonnila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonnila (4) vs (0) Maichuso
Maichuso is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Tonnila stalls from top position.
Maichuso prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maichuso is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tonnila is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (6) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maichuso has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (9) vs (0) Maichuso
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maichuso's body.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Maichuso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling from the back.
Maichuso trying to control the position but Tonnila manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Maichuso right now.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila has good solid back control here.
Tonnila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maichuso tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila biding his time, controlling Maichuso.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Maichuso just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonnila is riding his opponent, not letting Maichuso buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Maichuso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonnila is hanging on to Maichuso's back as he tries to escape.
Maichuso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maichuso looks winded!
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maichuso for as long as he can get away with.
Tonnila continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonnila.
Tonnila is not going to allow Maichuso to sit and survive in this position.
Tonnila 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Tonnila.
Maichuso wants to control his opponent's hands but Tonnila gets his hands free.
Tonnila controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila avoiding Maichuso 's attempts to control his hands.
Tonnila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
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.
Maichuso is really stuck here.
Tonnila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Maichuso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tonnila'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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso can't escape the position.
Tonnila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tonnila continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maichuso wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath Karri Tonnila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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