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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 Jack Pool (ranked 3449 p4p, 400 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5175 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pool! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pool (0) vs (2) Stark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark prevents Pool from improving his position.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pool has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pool wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Pool is defending well.
Pool is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Pool is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pool works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pool! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pool (4) vs (2) Stark
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pool knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Pool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pool pulls his head out easily.
Pool is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pool is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Pool eventually gives up the hold.
Pool wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is pressing down on Pool's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Pool advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Pool looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pool doesn't defend quickly enough and Stark has managed to lock this one up! Can Pool escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark! |
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