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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Williams and Frankie Hollywood. Williams's entrance music is All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paul Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hollywood tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Hollywood tries to clinch up.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams jumps into guard, dragging Hollywood to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Williams managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Hollywood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hollywood has Williams in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Hollywood
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Hollywood up and slammed him! Hollywood can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (5) vs (0) Hollywood
You can see the frustration on Hollywood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollywood can't do much from the bottom here.
Hollywood trying to control but Williams flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Williams (8) vs (0) Hollywood
Hollywood wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hollywood can't escape the position.
Williams keeps control of the position easily here as Hollywood tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hollywood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams controls the position.
Williams keeps control of the position as Hollywood tries to break free.
Hollywood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Williams.
We've been informed that Hollywood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hollywood just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hollywood keeps trying to improve his position.
Hollywood trying to control but not successfully.
Williams has good solid back control here.
Williams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Williams has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Hollywood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams keeps control of the position as Hollywood tries to break free.
Hollywood breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (8) vs (2) Hollywood
Hollywood has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hollywood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (10) vs (2) Hollywood
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Hollywood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is defending well.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hollywood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Hollywood has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (13) vs (2) Hollywood
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams has hold of Hollywood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hollywood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hollywood is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Hollywood is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams avoids the attempt from Hollywood to control.
Hollywood stops Williams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (16) vs (2) Hollywood
Williams not allowing Hollywood to control his hands.
Hollywood tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williams not allowing Hollywood to control his hands.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hollywood can't escape the position.
Williams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hollywood knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hollywood for a finish.
Williams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hollywood tries to break free.
Williams not allowing Hollywood to control his hands.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Hollywood buck him off.
Williams avoiding Hollywood 's attempts to control his hands.
Hollywood tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls the action.
Williams controlling well, preventing Hollywood from escaping the position.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hollywood just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hollywood is trying to break free.
Hollywood rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hollywood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood with the active half guard here but Williams passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (19) vs (2) Hollywood
A lull in the action here.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood prevents Williams from moving into mount.
Williams controlling the position from side mount.
Hollywood tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Williams easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (21) vs (2) Hollywood
Hollywood is trying to reverse the position but instead Williams has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Williams (24) vs (2) Hollywood
Hollywood trying to control but not successfully.
Williams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hollywood turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (24) vs (4) Hollywood
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Hollywood tries to pass.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hollywood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (26) vs (4) Hollywood
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood looking for a kimura from the bottom but Williams passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (29) vs (4) Hollywood
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
A victorious Paul Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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