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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1632 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 4 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Canoe fails to land the takedown.
Kansleri's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kansleri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri moves into the clinch.
Canoe has Kansleri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kansleri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kansleri pulls guard effortlessly.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
Canoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kansleri looking for a guillotine here but Canoe defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansleri is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansleri managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe 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.
Kansleri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kansleri wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kansleri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kansleri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (0) vs (5) Kansleri
You can see the frustration on Canoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canoe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (0) vs (7) Kansleri
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kansleri tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri controlling the position easily from mount.
Canoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Kansleri has a good base and remains in mount.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Canoe working to try and regain half guard.
Canoe tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to control the position but Kansleri now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Canoe (0) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri tries to keep control of the position but Canoe is staying busy.
Kansleri doesn't have the hooks in and Canoe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (2) vs (10) Kansleri
Canoe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe postures up.
Kansleri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canoe defends it easily.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Canoe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kansleri tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe is thwarting Kansleri's attempts to control the position.
Kansleri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Canoe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kansleri is trying to maintain the position but Canoe is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Canoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Canoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kansleri sees it coming and defends easily.
Canoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe prevents Kansleri from improving his position.
Canoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kansleri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canoe.
Canoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansleri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Canoe (5) vs (10) Kansleri
Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansleri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Canoe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Canoe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Canoe (5) vs (14) Kansleri
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Canoe.
Canoe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Canoe rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Canoe'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.
Kansleri controls the action.
Canoe tries to escape but Kansleri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Kansleri go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is really stuck here.
Canoe turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canoe (7) vs (14) Kansleri
Canoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kansleri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Canoe trying to control but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself.
Kansleri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canoe content to stall in guard here.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansleri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
Canoe 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 14 to 7.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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