|
|
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1429 p4p, 216 weight class). Teló is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Danky closes the distance and clinches up with Teló, looking for a takedown. Danky pushes Teló against the cage but Teló circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teló displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danky.
Danky feints and as Teló raises his hands in defense, Danky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (0) Teló
Teló keeping moving, preventing Danky from controlling successfully.
Danky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teló dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (2) vs (2) Teló
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danky seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danky is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Danky keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Danky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Danky is keeping the position.
Danky wants to sweep here but Teló controlling him for the moment.
Danky is pulling down on Teló's head. It's preventing any offense from Teló, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teló doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teló manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danky being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danky is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Danky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teló is aware though and is defending well.
Danky pulls Teló in close to prevent any damage.
Teló trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
Danky is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danky is trying to keep Teló in close.
Teló wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
Danky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danky working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Danky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (4) vs (2) Teló
Danky preventing the sweep.
Danky trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Danky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teló looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teló looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teló! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (4) vs (6) Teló
Teló working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teló off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (8) vs (6) Teló
Teló defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Danky's arms.
Danky working for a choke but Teló reverses nicely into Danky 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (8) vs (8) Teló
Danky working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Teló has passed into half guard!
Teló trying to control the action but Danky is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Danky! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (8) vs (11) Teló
Teló controlling from the full mount.
Teló fails to take his opponent's back.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky wants to control but Teló is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teló is looking to advance position but Danky won't allow it.
Teló looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking for submissions off his back.
Danky is controlling Teló's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Danky is trying to control but can't.
Danky wants to improve his position but Teló is controlling well.
Teló wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Danky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teló pulls his head out easily.
Teló works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (8) vs (14) Teló
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Teló is trying to control. Danky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teló is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danky gets full guard.
Teló looks winded!
Danky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teló is one step ahead there.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danky is working hard here to advance position.
Teló stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teló looking to pass the guard.
Danky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (10) vs (14) Teló
Teló bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danky's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (10) vs (16) Teló
Danky trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Danky seems keen to control Teló's posture.
Teló stopping the sweep attempt from Danky.
Danky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Danky wants to hit a switch here but Teló passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Danky there! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (19) Teló
Danky tries to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Danky is squirming around, avoiding Teló's attempts to control the action.
Danky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
Danky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Teló works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (22) Teló
Danky wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying desperately to improve position.
Danky tries to hold on but Teló postures up.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teló is working away from the top position though.
Danky is looking for a sweep. Teló is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (10) vs (25) Teló
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danky gets back to half guard.
Danky manages to get to full guard.
Teló trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Danky has control of Teló's left arm, preventing Teló from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 25 to 10. |
|
|
|
|
|
