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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Baldwin (ranked 4348 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Animal Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baldwin is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Baldwin
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Baldwin's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baldwin moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Baldwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baldwin manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Baldwin's guard.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baldwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baldwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baldwin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (4) Baldwin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kraulthammer is looking to regain half guard here but Baldwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin tries for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Kraulthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraulthammer tries to get out of the position.
Kraulthammer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baldwin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (4) Baldwin
Kraulthammer is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baldwin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer won't let him.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kraulthammer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baldwin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraulthammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baldwin doesn't escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for the choke from the back.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baldwin tries to roll but Kraulthammer sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer is not going to allow Baldwin to sit and survive in this position.
Kraulthammer is trying to stick to Baldwin's back but Baldwin is turning into Kraulthammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kraulthammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baldwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baldwin is trying to work for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraulthammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying to keep Baldwin in close.
Kraulthammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baldwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraulthammer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (8) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kraulthammer seems to have locked his on tight now - Baldwin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kraulthammer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Sainsbury (ranked 4408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tres Sulvar (ranked 6905 p4p, 154 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Sainsbury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sainsbury is looking to clinch.
Sainsbury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Sainsbury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sainsbury has Sulvar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sulvar jumps guard but Sainsbury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Sainsbury manages to get underhooks.
Aaron Sainsbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sainsbury is pressed up against the cage. Sulvar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sainsbury down to the mat. Sainsbury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sainsbury stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sainsbury (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Sainsbury is keeping the position.
Sulvar pushes down on Sainsbury's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainsbury (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar working for a submission but Sainsbury is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sainsbury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sainsbury and Sulvar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainsbury'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.
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sainsbury is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sainsbury's legs.
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar tries to move to mount but Sainsbury blocks the move with his legs.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sainsbury, who protects the arm well.
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Sainsbury is defending well.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sainsbury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sainsbury, who protects the arm well.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sainsbury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sainsbury's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainsbury (0) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is in no mood to give up.
Sainsbury wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sainsbury is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sainsbury wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is in no mood to give up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sainsbury is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury frees his head quite easily.
Sainsbury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar has hold of Sainsbury's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sainsbury manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury frees his head quite easily.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar working for a submission but Sainsbury is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Sainsbury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainsbury. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (7) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for submissions but it's allowed Sainsbury to get to half guard.
Sulvar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sulvar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainsbury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Sainsbury has passed into half guard.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Sainsbury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is pressing down on Sainsbury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sainsbury's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (9) Sulvar
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainsbury tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from improving position.
Sulvar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sainsbury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but Sainsbury denies him.
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sainsbury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainsbury (2) vs (14) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainsbury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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