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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kiwo Kiko and Dominick Verk. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dominick Verk enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kiwo Kiko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dominick Verk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Verk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiko (0) vs (2) Verk
Verk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kiko is trying to control but can't.
Verk prevents Kiko from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kiko tries to get to full guard but Verk has control of the leg.
Verk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiko (0) vs (5) Verk
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Verk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kiko (0) vs (7) Verk
Kiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiko 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: Kiko (2) vs (7) Verk
Verk looking for a sweep. Not yet Verk, not yet.
Kiko postures up.
Kiko wants to pass the guard but Verk is keeping the position.
Verk looking for a triangle here. Kiko is fighting it but it looks tight! Verk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kiko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominick Verk! |
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