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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 2150 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 3003 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Second Reality. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skovgaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Goose , which made it look bad.
Goose wants to counter the offense by Skovgaard and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Goose . No joy for Skovgaard on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skovgaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Skovgaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goose moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skovgaard clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard is working for takedown but Goose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goose goes for a takedown attempt but Skovgaard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skovgaard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goose avoids it really well and circles away.
Goose closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard can't get the takedown.
Goose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skovgaard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (4) Goose
Goose keeps control of the position easily here as Skovgaard tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goose is trying to stick to Skovgaard's back but Skovgaard is turning into Goose . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goose 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skovgaard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (4) Goose
Skovgaard slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard uses his free foot to push down on Goose 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goose . Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (4) Goose
Skovgaard is trying to take his opponent's back.
Goose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to control but Goose has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goose won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goose 's thigh. Goose counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (6) Goose
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (6) Goose
Goose keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
Goose controlling Skovgaard's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Skovgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goose can't keep his opponent in guard - Skovgaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skovgaard tries to pass to full mount but Goose defends it.
Skovgaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skovgaard trying to control from Goose 's half guard. Goose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skovgaard is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Goose wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard passes Goose 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skovgaard trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goose won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard prevents Goose from improving his position.
Skovgaard is looking to pass Goose 's guard but actually Goose recovers to full guard.
Goose keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (8) Goose
Skovgaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goose defends it easily.
Skovgaard wants to sweep here but Goose controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goose has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (11) Goose
You can see the frustration on Skovgaard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Skovgaard's face as Goose controls the position.
Skovgaard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goose 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Skovgaard wants to get back to full guard but Goose has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (14) Goose
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skovgaard is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose wins on points by 14 to 7.
A relieved looking Kyle Goose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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