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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bloody Steel (ranked 3411 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 4895 p4p, 542 weight class). Aziz Kabulniyazov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bloody Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kabulniyazov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kabulniyazov decides to pull guard.
Steel won't allow Kabulniyazov to sweep him here.
Kabulniyazov trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel won't allow Kabulniyazov to sweep him here.
Steel wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Steel is pushing down on Kabulniyazov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kabulniyazov is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kabulniyazov is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kabulniyazov defends it well.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kabulniyazov defends the submission attempt.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kabulniyazov! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Kabulniyazov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kabulniyazov is now in Steel's guard. A big mistake from Steel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (3) vs (2) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Steel is looking to control Kabulniyazov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (5) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel wants to hold on but Kabulniyazov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Kabulniyazov's attempts to control the action.
Kabulniyazov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Kabulniyazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Kabulniyazov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kabulniyazov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Steel has recovered full guard.
Kabulniyazov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kabulniyazov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kabulniyazov defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (8) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from moving into mount.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Kabulniyazov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kabulniyazov tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Kabulniyazov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kabulniyazov wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel wants to control but Kabulniyazov postures up.
Steel regains half guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Kabulniyazov is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kabulniyazov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kabulniyazov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kabulniyazov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Kabulniyazov defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kabulniyazov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control from Kabulniyazov's half guard. Kabulniyazov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Kabulniyazov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (10) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabulniyazov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel working for a triangle but Kabulniyazov defends it easily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kabulniyazov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Kabulniyazov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kabulniyazov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Kabulniyazov is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kabulniyazov to get the leverage.
Kabulniyazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel wants to control but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Kabulniyazov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kabulniyazov.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabulniyazov wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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