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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonard Washington and Sven Kristian Nielsen. Washington's entrance music is Snuffed Out by Streetlife. A fine choice. Nielsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wardruna - Fehu. Leonard Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Washington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nielsen pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Nielsen back into the cage.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (2) vs (2) Nielsen
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Nielsen is defending well.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington 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.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen keeping control of the position.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen wants to hit a switch here but Washington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nielsen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (5) vs (4) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Washington is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nielsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at World Combat Sports Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Washington won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Washington controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Nielsen from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Washington is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Nielsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen has control of an arm but Washington manages to advance to Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Washington (9) vs (7) Nielsen
Washington is trying to stick to Nielsen's back but Nielsen is turning into Washington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Washington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nielsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (9) vs (9) Nielsen
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nielsen is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nielsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Washington wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (9) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Washington (9) vs (14) Nielsen
Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Washington is holding on tight.
Nielsen content just to control the position here.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is controlling an arm, preventing Nielsen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Washington is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.
Nielsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Washington is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Tyco and Shane Del Rosario. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 1 losses; Tyson Tyco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Rosario clinches.
Del Rosario goes for a takedown attempt but Tyco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyco closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rosario, looking for a takedown. Tyco pushes Del Rosario against the cage but Del Rosario circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyco sets himself, and Del Rosario steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyco avoids it this time.
Del Rosario clinches up against the cage.
Tyco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rosario just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Del Rosario walks away with a smile on his face. Tyco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Tyco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyco shoots in for a double leg but Del Rosario sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rosario avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Rosario is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyco or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Rosario, which made it look bad.
Del Rosario wants to counter with a clinch but Tyco pushes him away.
Tyco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Rosario tries to avoid it but Tyco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Rosario to the ground. Del Rosario escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Del Rosario but Del Rosario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rosario avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyco sets himself, and Del Rosario steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyco avoids it this time.
Del Rosario forces Tyco back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Rosario gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyco is trying to pull guard but Del Rosario turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Del Rosario wants a takedown.
Del Rosario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyco can't fight it off and eventually Del Rosario manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyco (0) vs (2) Del Rosario
Del Rosario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyco pulls Del Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
Tyco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rosario passes Tyco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyco wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Del Rosario is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Del Rosario the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyco trying to control but Del Rosario postures up.
Del Rosario wants to pass the guard but Tyco is defending well.
Tyco keeping hold of Del Rosario's head, controlling as best he can.
Del Rosario with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Del Rosario has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Del Rosario's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyco trying to hold on to Del Rosario's head to control him but Del Rosario postures up.
Tyco wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario is thwarting Tyco's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario not doing much here.
Del Rosario wants to free his trapped foot but Tyco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Del Rosario slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tyco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Del Rosario slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rosario tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyco is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario content to stall in guard here.
Tyco working a defensive guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario passes Tyco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Rosario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Del Rosario has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tyco (0) vs (5) Del Rosario
Del Rosario seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tyco is holding on tight.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyco working to try and regain half guard.
Del Rosario takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling the pace.
Tyco is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyco is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rosario trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Del Rosario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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