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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hadrian Romano and Kalle Kolmiokuristus. Romano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faith No More and Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. - Another Body Murdered. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hadrian Romano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Romano stuffs the takedown.
Romano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolmiokuristus has Romano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hadrian Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Romano (0) vs (2) Kolmiokuristus
Romano controls Kolmiokuristus momentarily but Kolmiokuristus frees himself.
Kolmiokuristus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmiokuristus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romano is trying to keep Kolmiokuristus in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus pushes down on Romano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano won't allow Kolmiokuristus to pass to mount.
Romano is looking to improve his position.
Romano is working hard here to advance position.
Romano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano is trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a leg! Romano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romano manages to kick Kolmiokuristus off! Kolmiokuristus jumps back into Romano's guard.
Romano working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
Romano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romano is trying to control the position but Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Romano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolmiokuristus is aware though and is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Romano is keeping the position.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Romano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romano tries to get out of the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Romano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romano is keeping the position for now.
Romano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kolmiokuristus is pushing down on Romano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romano is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolmiokuristus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romano defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus pushing down on Romano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolmiokuristus looks winded!
Kolmiokuristus prevents Romano from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus trying to mount his opponent but Romano defends it.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolmiokuristus.
Romano manages to get to full guard.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romano trying to keep a closed guard but Kolmiokuristus is proving a slippery customer.
Romano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romano looking to control.
Romano working for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmiokuristus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Romano trying to control the position.
Romano is pulling down on Kolmiokuristus's head to control his posture.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus forces his way into half guard.
Romano looking for submissions off his back.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Romano (0) vs (5) Kolmiokuristus
Romano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Romano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kolmiokuristus looking to secure an arm triangle but Romano defends it well.
Romano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Romano has worked his arm free - good work by Romano!
Romano is trying to get back to half guard.
Romano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romano is looking to improve his position.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romano is just riding it out for now. Kolmiokuristus eventually gives up the hold.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a kimura but Romano is defending it quite comfortably.
Kolmiokuristus seems to be working for a kimura but Romano defends the submission attempt.
Romano is looking to control Kolmiokuristus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romano avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Romano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano trying to control here.
Kolmiokuristus wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romano is looking to improve his position.
Romano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolmiokuristus pulls his head out easily.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Romano is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Romano wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Kolmiokuristus trying to pass the guard but Romano defending well.
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Romano's attempts to control the position.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control from half guard but Romano is working away.
Kolmiokuristus is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmiokuristus wants to take a breather but Romano is having none of it.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romano defends it well.
Romano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Romano trying to control the position.
Romano looking to control but Kolmiokuristus passes into half guard.
Romano moves into full guard.
Romano controls Kolmiokuristus momentarily but Kolmiokuristus frees himself.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolmiokuristus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romano is trying to keep Kolmiokuristus in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Romano is really struggling to control Kolmiokuristus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a leg! Romano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romano manages to kick Kolmiokuristus off! Kolmiokuristus jumps back into Romano's guard.
Romano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolmiokuristus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmiokuristus drops back looking for a leg! Romano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romano manages to kick Kolmiokuristus off! Kolmiokuristus jumps back into Romano's guard.
Romano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romano controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Romano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romano is pulling down on Kolmiokuristus's head to control his posture.
Kolmiokuristus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romano is keeping the position for now.
Kolmiokuristus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romano is looking for a triangle but Kolmiokuristus pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Romano is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolmiokuristus wins on points by 5 to 0.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romano sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Romano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie passes to full mount! #T1#
Gracie takes Romano's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Romano is in trouble. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Romano is staying busy.
Romano tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Romano is controlling his hands well.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Romano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Romano is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Romano defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Romano tries to escape the position.
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Romano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T3##SUB#
Romano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romano tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Romano is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gracie has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Romano taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reikyan Gracie!
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