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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cole!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Cole
Kraulthammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kraulthammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole is trying to keep Kraulthammer in close.
Kraulthammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kraulthammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraulthammer.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Kraulthammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole controls Kraulthammer momentarily but Kraulthammer frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cole has eaten all the pies!
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kraulthammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer preventing the sweep.
Cole is trying to control the position but Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (2) Cole
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer has Cole pulled in close to control his posture.
Kraulthammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (4) vs (2) Cole
Kraulthammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kraulthammer forces his way into half guard.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraulthammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraulthammer to get the leverage.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
Kraulthammer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cole tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, an emotional Lars Kraulthammer said 'I can run through anyone'. |
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