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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 4374 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Eldison (ranked 22393 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahti Kaleva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lucio Eldison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eldison shoots in but no luck this time.
Eldison shoots in and drives through. Kaleva sprawls well.
No luck for Eldison with that takedown attempt.
Ahti Kaleva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Eldison.
Eldison drives through and clinches with Kaleva against the cage.
Eldison prevents the takedown attempt.
Eldison pulls guard.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Eldison keeps moving.
Kaleva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Eldison is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eldison is looking for a sweep. Kaleva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva not doing much here.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura here.
Kaleva wants to work for an arm triangle but Eldison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaleva is looking to advance position but Eldison won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is just content to waste time from the top position. Eldison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kaleva'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.
Kaleva is looking to pass into half guard but Eldison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eldison is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (0) vs (2) Eldison
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eldison preventing the sweep.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (0) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaleva, who protects the arm well.
Eldison is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaleva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldison working away.
Eldison swings around for an armbar but Kaleva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eldison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (5) Eldison
Eldison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eldison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eldison dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaleva (2) vs (7) Eldison
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eldison is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eldison has picked Kaleva up and slammed him! Kaleva can't keep hold of the triangle and Eldison manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (10) Eldison
Kaleva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eldison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eldison trying to mount his opponent but Kaleva defends it.
Kaleva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eldison is working away from the top position though.
Eldison wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is defending well.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Eldison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eldison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eldison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaleva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva is pulling down on Eldison's head to control his posture.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Kaleva looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eldison looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva trying to control the position here.
Eldison passes Kaleva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva is defending against the submission attempts here by Eldison.
Eldison wants to take a breather but Kaleva is having none of it.
Eldison prevents Kaleva from improving his position.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard but Eldison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaleva (2) vs (13) Eldison
Eldison wants to finish this one by submission but Kaleva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eldison.
Kaleva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva is working hard here to advance position.
Kaleva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eldison.
Eldison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaleva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaleva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaleva gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eldison is looking for a kimura but Kaleva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eldison to get the leverage.
Kaleva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eldison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaleva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaleva trying to control here.
Eldison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaleva sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaleva moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eldison wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eldison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Eldison from controlling successfully.
Eldison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eldison is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kaleva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eldison is looking to defend but Kaleva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eldison! Kaleva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eldison taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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