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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3712 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Karelin (ranked 5609 p4p, 0 weight class). Spank Crank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aleksi Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crank as he avoids it easily.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Crank moves into the clinch.
Crank gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin has a hand on Crank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (5) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Crank (8) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Crank from getting a body triangle.
Crank working for the choke.
Karelin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crank off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Crank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crank has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control momentarily.
Karelin trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank tries to get the hooks in deep but Karelin pushed the leg off.
Crank is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karelin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karelin for a finish.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin trying to control the action but Crank just sinks the hooks in.
Crank is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crank controlling the position well here. Karelin rolled but Crank kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank trying to control.
Karelin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crank.
Karelin rolls, trying to escape but Crank keeps control of the position.
Crank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crank trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crank's arms.
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
Karelin is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crank tightening his grip on Karelin, looking for the choke.
Crank looking to break Karelin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karelin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Crank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Crank avoiding Karelin 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Crank looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crank looking for the choke from the back.
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Will Crank go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crank is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Crank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karelin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karelin for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin staying busy and making it hard for Crank to control.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Karelin fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin fending off the submission attempt from Crank.
Karelin is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Crank manages to sink in the hooks.
Crank struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Karelin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crank gets his way!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crank is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Crank let's go of the attempt for now.
Karelin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crank takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Spank Crank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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