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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 Tim Tom (ranked 21187 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 21500 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Bikermann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - St. Anger. Tyler Bikermann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Tom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bikermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bikermann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (2) Bikermann
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tom has an active guard here but Bikermann has managed to pass into half guard.
Bikermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tom defends it well.
Still in half guard, Bikermann seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tom is just riding it out for now. Bikermann eventually gives up the hold.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom is defending against the submission attempts here by Bikermann.
Bikermann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bikermann seems to be working for a kimura but Tom defends the submission attempt.
Bikermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Bikermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tom manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bikermann won't allow Tom to sweep him here.
Tom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Tom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tom manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Tom's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bikermann controls the pace.
Bikermann slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bikermann seems content to control.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann is looking for a kimura here.
Bikermann is controlling the pace.
Bikermann wants to pass the guard but Tom is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bikermann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bikermann seems to be working for a kimura but Tom defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bikermann is working away from the top position though.
Bikermann wants to work for an arm triangle but Tom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bikermann trying to control the pace.
Bikermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (5) Bikermann
Tom tries to hold on but Bikermann postures up.
Tom is desperately trying to improve his position but Bikermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Bikermann has control of Tom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bikermann.
Bikermann looks winded!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tom gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tom moves into full guard.
Tom working a defensive guard but Bikermann manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (8) Bikermann
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tom is working hard here to advance position.
Bikermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tom (2) vs (11) Bikermann
Tom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bikermann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tom trying to control the position but Bikermann manages to sink in the hooks.
Tom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tom fending off the submission attempt from Bikermann.
Tom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Bikermann 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom moves into full guard.
Bikermann controlling from the top position.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bikermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bikermann advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (14) Bikermann
Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tom is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bikermann wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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