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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xander Machado and Richard Kuklinski. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Xander Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado rushes Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuklinski.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Machado pulls Kuklinski into guard.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado has his foot on Kuklinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuklinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Machado's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
Machado preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuklinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Machado in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Kuklinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machado dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (4) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado is looking to advance position but Kuklinski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machado (4) vs (6) Kuklinski
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machado tries to reverse the position but Kuklinski maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Kuklinski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Machado (4) vs (9) Kuklinski
Kuklinski is persistently looking for the submission but Machado is defending it well.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Kuklinski keeps control of the position.
Will Kuklinski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuklinski is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Machado taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kuklinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
An out of breath Richard Kuklinski 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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