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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Kim Il Sung. Il Sung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death in Vegas- Dirt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kim Il Sung!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Il Sung drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Backlund (0) vs (4) Il Sung
Il Sung tries for a kimura but Backlund is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il Sung advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (0) vs (6) Il Sung
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund is in all sorts of trouble here.
Il Sung moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Backlund has worked his arm free - good work by Backlund!
Backlund tries to bench press Il Sung off him but Il Sung keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Backlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Il Sung.
Backlund tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Il Sung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Il Sung passes Backlund's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn inform me that Il Sung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Backlund wants to improve his position but Il Sung is controlling well.
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Backlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is pressing down on Il Sung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Backlund is controlling Il Sung's posture.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Backlund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Il Sung wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control the position.
Il Sung passes Backlund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Il Sung is stalling here. Backlund is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Il Sung seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Backlund has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (6) Il Sung
Backlund happy to just control the position for now.
Backlund has control of an arm but Il Sung manages to advance to Backlund's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (10) Il Sung
Il Sung tightening his grip on Backlund, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund rolls, trying to escape but Il Sung keeps control of the position.
Backlund is keeping busy.
Il Sung looking for the RNC.
Il Sung looking to break Backlund's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Backlund remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Il Sung will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Backlund showing good submission defense here.
Il Sung looking for the RNC.
Il Sung avoiding Backlund 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung looking for the choke from the back.
Il Sung patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Il Sung looking for the RNC.
Backlund defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Il Sung's arms.
Backlund breaks Il Sung's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (10) Il Sung
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Il Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Backlund controlling him for the moment.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Il Sung is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (12) Il Sung
Backlund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Il Sung passes into half guard.
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Il Sung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Backlund sees it coming and defends easily.
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Backlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Il Sung wants to free his trapped foot but Backlund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Backlund is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
Il Sung is working for an americana but Backlund has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Il Sung was thinking about the submission.
Backlund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Il Sung tries to pass.
Backlund is controlling Il Sung's posture.
Il Sung looking to pass the guard.
Il Sung preventing the sweep.
Il Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to keep Il Sung in close.
Il Sung passes into half guard.
Il Sung is working for a kimura but Backlund is defending it quite comfortably.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Il Sung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund works his way to full guard. Good work.
Il Sung trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Il Sung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Il Sung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (6) vs (15) Il Sung
Il Sung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Il Sung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Il Sung swings around for an armbar but Backlund sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Il Sung's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (15) Il Sung
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Backlund wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Il Sung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (8) vs (17) Il Sung
Backlund keeping full guard, as Il Sung tries to pass.
Il Sung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Backlund looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Backlund looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Backlund! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (12) vs (17) Il Sung
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Il Sung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Il Sung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Il Sung is defending well.
Backlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Il Sung is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Il Sung is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Backlund has latched onto it... Big trouble! Backlund pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Il Sung is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Backlund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund 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.
Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'. |
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