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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2942 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Africa soukouss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Karelin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo trying to remain calm as Karelin controls from the top position.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diallo wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to finish this one by submission but Diallo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karelin.
Karelin trying to control but Diallo is having none of it.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Diallo is working away.
Karelin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karelin but great work by Diallo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (8) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin regains half guard.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is controlling Diallo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diallo pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Diallo wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin gets full guard.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (12) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Diallo is defending well but eventually Karelin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Diallo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Karelin! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexander Schultz (ranked 20789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2129 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hannibal Lecter Sonr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lecter clinches up against the cage.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lecter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schultz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lecter won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Schultz pulls Lecter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is pulling down on Lecter's head to control his posture.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz has Lecter pulled in close to control his posture.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lecter 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.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter being controlled here momentarily.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter advances to half guard.
Lecter wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz.
Lecter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz pulls Lecter in close to prevent any damage.
Lecter 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.
Lecter 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.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lecter 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.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lecter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (3) Lecter
Lecter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schultz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lecter.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lecter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lecter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Lecter postures up.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter 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.
Lecter wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Lecter being controlled here momentarily.
Lecter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schultz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (3) Lecter
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lecter keeps trying to improve his position.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Lecter trying to control the position.
Lecter pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz trying to control but Lecter is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lecter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Lecter
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz has Lecter pulled in close to control his posture.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Lecter 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.
Schultz controlling the position.
Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lecter defends well.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Lecter off! Lecter jumps back into Schultz's guard.
Lecter postures up.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Lecter pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Lecter postures up.
Lecter is stalling in the full guard.
Lecter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lecter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Lecter passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Lecter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz wants to sweep but Lecter has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Lecter
Lecter is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lecter working away.
Lecter trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Lecter postures up.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Lecter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lecter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lecter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz wants to control but Lecter postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lecter wins on points by 8 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hannibal Lecter made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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