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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus and Butch Harris Jr. Kolmiokuristus comes into the arena with bad boy - cascada blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Butch Harris Jr enters the cage!
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 3 wins and 6 losses; Kalle Kolmiokuristus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Butch Harris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harris Jr keeping full guard, as Kolmiokuristus tries to pass.
Kolmiokuristus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (2) Harris Jr
Kolmiokuristus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kolmiokuristus wants to hit a switch here but Harris Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kolmiokuristus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (5) Harris Jr
Kolmiokuristus is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris Jr tries to control but Kolmiokuristus wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris Jr controlling from mount.
Harris Jr looking to control but Kolmiokuristus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kolmiokuristus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kolmiokuristus tries to lock up and control but Harris Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kolmiokuristus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kolmiokuristus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kolmiokuristus working to try and regain half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to reverse the position but instead Harris Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (8) Harris Jr
You can see the frustration on Kolmiokuristus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harris Jr tightening his grip on Kolmiokuristus, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kolmiokuristus tries to break free.
Harris Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Kolmiokuristus tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is really stuck here.
Kolmiokuristus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harris Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolmiokuristus wants to hold on but Harris Jr pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmiokuristus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kolmiokuristus (0) vs (11) Harris Jr
Kolmiokuristus wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris Jr gets his hands free.
Harris Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kolmiokuristus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harris Jr gets his way!
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kolmiokuristus tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harris Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kolmiokuristus rolls, trying to escape but Harris Jr keeps control of the position.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the hands but Harris Jr breaks the grip.
Harris Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Kolmiokuristus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is working hard here to advance position.
Kolmiokuristus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Harris Jr gets his hands free as Kolmiokuristus looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Will Harris Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Harris Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Kolmiokuristus tries to escape but Harris Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kolmiokuristus tries to escape the position.
Kolmiokuristus just trying to survive but Harris Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Kolmiokuristus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kolmiokuristus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to break free.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the hands but Harris Jr won't let him.
Harris Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kolmiokuristus is really stuck here.
Harris Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus turns into Harris Jr and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (11) Harris Jr
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Harris Jr is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus has gone for a leg lock! Harris Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolmiokuristus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolmiokuristus (2) vs (13) Harris Jr
Kolmiokuristus is breathing heavily.
Harris Jr passes Kolmiokuristus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris Jr wants to pass to mount but Kolmiokuristus is defending the position.
Well,Kolmiokuristus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Harris Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tries to roll over but Harris Jr keeps him under control.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control but Harris Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harris Jr in particular looking to stall.
Kolmiokuristus wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolmiokuristus defends it well.
Harris Jr is looking to advance position but Kolmiokuristus won't allow it.
Harris Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kolmiokuristus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Jr wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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