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TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 21803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bikermann (ranked 21501 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Whiskey in the jar as his entrance music. Karl Max has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Max is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bikermann's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Bikermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Max is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bikermann defends it well.
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Bikermann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Max is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max wants to control but Bikermann is keeping him busy.
Max controlling the pace.
Max is looking to advance position but Bikermann won't allow it.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily.
Max passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bikermann! Score +3 for passing guard: Max (5) vs (0) Bikermann
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bikermann is still trying to improve position.
Max controlling the pace for now.
Max has hold of Bikermann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bikermann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Max controlling from mount.
Max is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bikermann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is desperately trying to improve his position but Max has a good base and remains in mount.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Max's attempts to control the action.
Bikermann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Max moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Max (8) vs (0) Bikermann
Max has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bikermann is defending well but eventually Max manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bikermann has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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