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TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 8621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhhamad Bin Zayed (ranked 5878 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhhamad Bin Zayed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pina Colada Hoi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoi (2) vs (0) Bin Zayed
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Zayed is looking to get back to full guard here but Hoi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (5) vs (0) Bin Zayed
Hoi tries to advance to mount but Bin Zayed denies him.
Bin Zayed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hoi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoi (7) vs (0) Bin Zayed
Bin Zayed tries to lock up and control but Hoi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoi controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Zayed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bin Zayed tries to hold on but Hoi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi controlling his opponent.
Bin Zayed told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hoi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bin Zayed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bin Zayed and Hoi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bin Zayed seems a little lost for a moment, as Hoi dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Zayed is looking to regain half guard here but Hoi keeps moving and retains side control.
Bin Zayed being controlled for a moment.
Hoi gets to mount! Bin Zayed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoi (9) vs (0) Bin Zayed
Bin Zayed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hoi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi trying to pass the guard but Bin Zayed defending well.
Hoi is controlling the pace.
Hoi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (12) vs (0) Bin Zayed
Hoi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bin Zayed for as long as he can get away with.
Hoi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoi continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bin Zayed tries to reverse the position but Hoi maintains control.
Hoi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Hoi.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bin Zayed is trying to escape the mount.
Hoi working for a guillotine from mount but Bin Zayed is in no mood to give up.
Hoi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Hoi.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hoi is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bin Zayed tries to hold on but Hoi pushes him away.
Hoi controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoi working for a guillotine from mount but Bin Zayed is in no mood to give up.
Bin Zayed gets back to half guard.
Bin Zayed is looking to improve his position.
Hoi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoi (15) vs (0) Bin Zayed
Hoi controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bin Zayed is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoi has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bin Zayed is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bin Zayed is trying to escape the mount.
Hoi controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin Zayed is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoi takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Pina Colada Hoi 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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