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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 2999 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5469 p4p, 431 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Greenland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Greenland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greenland (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
Sage Lll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greenland is one step ahead there.
Greenland is stalling in the full guard.
Greenland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Greenland pushing down on Sage Lll's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenland moves into full mount! Sage Lll won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (5) vs (0) Sage Lll
Greenland controlling his opponent.
Sage Lll working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sage Lll is now in Greenland's guard. A big mistake from Greenland there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (5) vs (2) Sage Lll
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greenland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sage Lll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sage Lll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenland is keeping the position for now.
Sage Lll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (5) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sage Lll wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll in the domination position with Greenland hanging on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenland tries to improve position but can't.
Sage Lll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greenland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sage Lll but great work by Greenland. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Greenland (9) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland controls the position from side control.
Greenland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sage Lll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sage Lll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greenland (12) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sage Lll is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sage Lll and Greenland has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sage Lll tries to buck Greenland off but Greenland is having none of it.
Sage Lll gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Greenland (14) vs (5) Sage Lll
Greenland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greenland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greenland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sage Lll can't escape the position.
Greenland controlling the position easily from mount.
Greenland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sage Lll has worked his arm free - good work by Sage Lll!
Greenland works to advance to full mount. Sage Lll defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Greenland (16) vs (5) Sage Lll
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Greenland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sage Lll is surviving well by controlling Greenland's body position as best he can.
Greenland controlling the pace for now.
Greenland looking to secure an arm triangle but Sage Lll defends it well.
Greenland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greenland goes for an armbar but Sage Lll turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sage Lll. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (16) vs (7) Sage Lll
Greenland is controlling Sage Lll's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greenland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage Lll has managed to get both his arms back between Greenland's legs - danger averted.
Greenland has his foot on Sage Lll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sage Lll works his way back into a safe position though.
Greenland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sage Lll being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sage Lll drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greenland dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greenland (18) vs (7) Sage Lll
Greenland looking to pass the guard.
Sage Lll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage Lll is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Greenland rolls with it to try and escape but Sage Lll cranks on the arm and Greenland is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Golden Sage Lll!
A very excited looking Golden Sage Lll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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