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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3263 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hinton (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Kuklinski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Hinton!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hinton gets a clinch.
Kuklinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuklinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hinton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski has control of Hinton's left arm, preventing Hinton from doing any damage.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinton has gone for a leg lock! Kuklinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hinton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Hinton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuklinski has picked Hinton up and slammed him! Hinton can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuklinski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Hinton
Hinton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kuklinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hinton, who protects the arm well.
Hinton is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton is looking for a sweep.
Hinton is not content to let Kuklinski control the position.
Hinton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hinton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (7) vs (0) Hinton
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinton is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski wants to take Hinton's back here but Hinton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuklinski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuklinski has control of Hinton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hinton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski trying to control but Hinton is having none of it.
Hinton is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hinton prevents Kuklinski from taking his back.
Hinton is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Hinton is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinton tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski is looking to work his way around to Hinton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hinton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hinton wants to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski looking to secure an arm triangle but Hinton defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is looking to get to half guard.
Hinton tries to lock up and control but Kuklinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hinton working to try and regain half guard.
Kuklinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Hinton to control.
Kuklinski has hold of Hinton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hinton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is stalling here but it's allowed Hinton to get half guard.
Kuklinski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (10) vs (0) Hinton
You can see the frustration on Hinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hinton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski tries to pass to full mount but Hinton defends it.
Hinton is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hinton tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski trying to control from Hinton's half guard. Hinton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hinton trying to control the position.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
Hinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is trying to hold Kuklinski in close to prevent damage but Kuklinski has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Hinton defends it.
Hinton is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hinton avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinton defends it well.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (0) Hinton
Kuklinski looking to control but Hinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hinton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinton is trying to control but can't.
Hinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hinton won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Hinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hinton tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hinton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hinton has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (13) vs (4) Hinton
Hinton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Hinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuklinski is holding on for now.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Hinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hinton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinton tries to pass to full mount but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski wants to control but Hinton is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hinton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski wants to control but Hinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hinton is looking to pass Kuklinski's guard but actually Kuklinski recovers to full guard.
Hinton trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski controls Hinton momentarily but Hinton frees himself.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Hinton defends easily.
Hinton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Hinton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuklinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hinton has Kuklinski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (15) vs (4) Hinton
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to pass the guard.
Hinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Hinton looking to control.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Hinton is keeping the position.
Kuklinski trying to control but Hinton is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hinton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuklinski defends it easily.
Kuklinski postures up.
Hinton can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuklinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hinton is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but Hinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski trying to mount his opponent but Hinton defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuklinski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Kuklinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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