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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 2547 p4p, 230 weight class). Diallo comes into the arena with Africa soukouss blaring out of the sound system. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diallo. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diallo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruslanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diallo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ruslanov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruslanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diallo reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruslanov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo preventing the sweep.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diallo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ruslanov has recovered full guard.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Ruslanov is trying to control but can't.
Diallo stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diallo is pushing down on Ruslanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruslanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Diallo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruslanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo is looking to advance position but Ruslanov won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruslanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruslanov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruslanov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (2) vs (9) Ruslanov
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruslanov's best efforts.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (12) Ruslanov
Diallo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (14) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Diallo gets back to half guard.
Diallo gets full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruslanov has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruslanov has picked Diallo up and slammed him! Diallo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruslanov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (17) Ruslanov
Ruslanov working away.
Diallo is looking to reverse the position.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Diallo seems to have locked his on tight now - Ruslanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Diallo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Youssoufa Diallo!
A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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