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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2942 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Africa soukouss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Karelin 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo trying to remain calm as Karelin controls from the top position.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diallo wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to finish this one by submission but Diallo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karelin.
Karelin trying to control but Diallo is having none of it.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Diallo is working away.
Karelin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karelin but great work by Diallo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (8) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin regains half guard.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is controlling Diallo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diallo pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Diallo wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin gets full guard.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (12) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Diallo is defending well but eventually Karelin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Diallo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Karelin! |
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