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TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Braylin Timmon (ranked 1600 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 25085 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyro Costa enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Braylin Timmon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmon, which made it look bad.
Timmon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyro Costa.
Timmon jumps guard.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (4) vs (0) Costa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying to escape the mount.
Timmon controlling from mount.
Timmon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Timmon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Timmon continues to stall.
Timmon is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon controlling the pace for now.
Costa is trying to reverse the position but instead Timmon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Timmon (7) vs (0) Costa
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Timmon controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Costa tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Costa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
More hug and hope from Timmon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Costa can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Timmon controlling the positon.
Costa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Timmon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Costa right now.
Costa is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Timmon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Costa breaks Timmon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmon (7) vs (2) Costa
Timmon is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Timmon holds on and takes a little breather.
Costa wants to control from the top but Timmon keeps moving.
Timmon pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmon is retaining full guard.
Costa keeps trying to improve his position.
Timmon is controlling Costa's posture.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (11) vs (2) Costa
Timmon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costa prevents Timmon from taking his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Timmon controlling from mount.
Timmon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Timmon (14) vs (2) Costa
What can Costa 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Timmon's guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Timmon (14) vs (4) Costa
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmon is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.
Timmon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmon seems keen to control Costa's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to advance position but Timmon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Timmon (18) vs (4) Costa
Timmon content just to control the position here.
Costa is controlling an arm, preventing Timmon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Timmon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Timmon isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmon takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Braylin Timmon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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