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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jola Kaalipaa and Jitter Bug. Kaalipaa comes to the cage accompanied by Darude / Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jola Kaalipaa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jitter Bug!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bug shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaalipaa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kaalipaa (0) vs (4) Bug
Bug wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaalipaa, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kaalipaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bug tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bug working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bug looking to control but instead Kaalipaa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kaalipaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Bug.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bug moves into full mount! Kaalipaa won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaalipaa (0) vs (7) Bug
Bug avoids the attempt from Kaalipaa to control.
Bug with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaalipaa tries to hold on but Bug postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaalipaa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bug goes for an armbar but Kaalipaa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kaalipaa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaalipaa (2) vs (7) Bug
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaalipaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaalipaa (2) vs (9) Bug
Bug drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaalipaa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaalipaa (4) vs (9) Bug
Kaalipaa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaalipaa (7) vs (9) Bug
Kaalipaa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bug knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaalipaa working away.
Bug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bug is not content to let Kaalipaa control the position.
Kaalipaa is working for a kimura but Bug is defending it quite comfortably.
Bug looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaalipaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bug trying to control from the bottom.
Kaalipaa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bug is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jola Kaalipaa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jola Kaalipaa waved his t-shirt featuring Fruit Fight Shop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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