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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja and John Dux. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 1 losses; Johannes Maanpohja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Maanpohja.
Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maanpohja (0) vs (4) Dux
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.
Dux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maanpohja! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maanpohja (0) vs (6) Dux
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Dux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maanpohja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux taking a breather here.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not doing much here.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux wants to take a breather but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
Dux is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Maanpohja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maanpohja.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Dux steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alora Henry and The Metaphysical Magician. Henry comes to the cage accompanied by stomp. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Alora Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magician closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Magician has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician trying to control the position here.
Henry trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Henry 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magician keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magician being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magician wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician trying to control the position.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magician working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Magician managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Magician has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry passes Magician's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magician is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magician is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is keen to just control but Magician is a slippery customer.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magician for as long as he can get away with.
Magician 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.
Magician keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magician wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magician makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magician.
Magician wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Magician is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henry frees his head nicely. Oh but Magician has switched to an armbar! Henry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). The Metaphysical Magician! |
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